[Air-l] MySpace sued again ...

[burkx006 at umn.edu]

On Jan 18 2007, Marj Kibby wrote:

>
>Metal was used as an 'excuse' in more than one murder trial. 
>
>OSPs including MySpace have a 'safe harbor' against copyright breaches
>provided they act against the infringing party once they know about the
>infringement.  

Yes, but this claim has absolutely nothing to do with copyright.

ISPs have an even broader protection (in the U.S.) under the CDA section 
230 "safe harbor" against libel. This has been extended by several courts 
to include tort claims arising from fraud, intentional infliction of 
emotional distress, and so on. It might apply here, but I think that is a 
stretch.


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