Tuesday, July 01, 2003

It's sure giving me one. Don't worry, it won't last past the holiday, if that long. File under Blog Talk. 10:49:48 PM

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last Tuesday that Web loggers, website operators and e-mail list editors can't be held responsible for libel for information they republish, extending crucial First Amendment protections to do-it-yourself online publishers. Online free speech advocates praised the decision as a victory. The ruling effectively differentiates conventional news media, which can be sued relatively easily for libel, from certain forms of online communication such as moderated e-mail lists. One implication is that DIY publishers like bloggers cannot be sued as easily. File under Blog Talk. 10:28:03 PM

I almost forgot. A big thank you to Robyn for supplying the patriotic image to your right. File under Blog Talk. 8:14:32 AM