Internet libel in comments/Beleidigung im Internet (Weblog-Kommentare)
am 23.11.2005 von http://transblawg.eu
There should be a question after that. Steve at language hat has had a letter from a firm of solicitors - one must conclude that they are in the UK, and he is in the USA. He has been asked to remove a comment, publish an apology and full retraction, and pay damages. What advice would one give if advice could be given online? He would give further details in email.
Steve bei language hat hat einen Brief …
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