[OT] Liability of Moderator

[Walter Bright]

On 10/9/2013 2:01 AM, Chris wrote:
> The question always remains what is libelous or abusive?

It's usually pretty obvious if you apply common sense. I also suggest simply 
googling for the what libel and slander actually are (many people have false 
assumptions about that).



> You're right. But where I live it is sometimes better to read the whole
> legislation and court rulings yourself than to ask a lawyer. I've heard of cases
> where lawyers knew less about the current legislation than their clients.

Lawyers vary enormously in the quality of their advice. They're a lot like 
programmers in that regard :-)