If a similar case came before the current US Supreme Court, how many here think that… 4


If a similar case came before the current US Supreme Court, how many here think that a similarly wise and well reasoned ruling would result?

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"The internet cannot, in short, provide access to information without hyperlinks. Limiting their usefulness by subjecting them to the traditional publication rule would have the effect of seriously restricting the flow of information and, as a result, freedom of expression.."

Nice ! I know a few people this is too late to help, but it's nice to see it there now..

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Internet links not libel, top court rules – Politics – CBC News
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that hyperlinking to defamatory material on the internet is not the same as publishing the material itself.

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4 thoughts on “If a similar case came before the current US Supreme Court, how many here think that…

  • Sam Abuelsamid

    Certainly these things are never black and white. If some publishes a post that endorses (and links to) something defamatory or libelous, then they are explicitly committing the same offense. However, a simple link without comment or even with a negative comment cannot and should not be perceived that way.

  • Sam Abuelsamid

    Certainly these things are never black and white. If some publishes a post that endorses (and links to) something defamatory or libelous, then they are explicitly committing the same offense. However, a simple link without comment or even with a negative comment cannot and should not be perceived that way.