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Originally Posted by Locke
Sure, and everything everyone ever says should be a matter of public record to be misconstrued and taken out of context whenever someone felt it suited them.
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I would suggest that, in fact, if everything was a matter of record and their for public consumption, it would be nearly impossible to take things out of context...as the evidence would be locked in forever...at least as far as internet postings go.
I see where this could be a huge slippery slope and I agree that if the courts are to start demanding IP's etc, then they best do a whole lot of preliminary investigation before making such an order. However, I also believe that no one should be allowed to commit slander nor libel and then be able to hide behind the anonymity of some made up screen name.
Self responsibility is already at an alltime low and such a blanket of protection would only allow for things to get worse. The example of posting a picture and then claiming that person is a child molester is a very good example as to where things could go if there is no accountability for those making the accusation.