[OT] Liability of Moderator

[Jonathan M Davis]

On Tuesday, October 08, 2013 12:34:21 Chris wrote:
> A short OT question: A friend of mine wants to set up a forum or
> mailing list and would like to know to which extent the moderator
> or owner of the forum is liable, if some random troll or member
> puts libelous, insulting or racist remarks on the forum. I guess
> it depends mainly on national laws, but is there some general
> "I'm not responsible for anything"-clause in the terms &
> conditions that subscribers have to accept. If not, it would be
> very dangerous to set up a forum or mailing list. Thanks for any
> hints, links or tricks.

I don't know how anyone could ever be held liable for something someone else 
said on their forum, but it's not often that it makes sense when someone sues 
someone.

- Jonathan M Davis