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1 total messages Started by Darrell A. Larose Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:00
Slander/Libel is not Free Speech (Was Re: This why I
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Author: Darrell A. Larose
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:00
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through ROGERS@HOME out of my house. 
Reply-To: ad607@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Darrell
A. Larose) References:  <37695FDA.4B20@freenet.carleton.ca>
Organization: The National Capital FreeNet

Scott Wiper (da571@freenet.carleton.ca) babbled the following:
> The text below basicaly says in very short terms that theywill remove webpages 
> if only one complaint is recieved. The below text is a clear violation of your 
> right to freedom of speach. (Within reason of course)
> It also states that you clearly can't say that... As an example that The sales 
> techniques at FutureShop, for example, are a bunch of crooked blankity blanks. 
> If you visit the URL below. You will see that you say things with NO 
> ASSOCIATIONS.
> 
> I have had material on Travel-net for two years now that rogers would have 
> deleted on the first complaint... You know who you are... I will not let thenm 
> it my house until they reword this text in quotes. All other ISP's are clear 
> and percise about what they deanm as unacseptable material. Roger@home is just 
> to broad in the legal standpoint. It clear shows that Rogers@Home is out to 
> screw youany way they can. This my opinion after reading the end user 
> agreement.
> 
> This is the text in question; (Violates Charter to free speach/Violates 
> Privacy ACT.)
> 
> 
> "9. Our Rights. We have no obligation to monitor Rogers@Home content. However, 
> you acknowledge and agree that we have the right to monitor content 
> electronically from time to time and to disclose any information as necessary 
> to: satisfy any law, regulation or other governmental request or to assist in 
> the pursuit of any legal action against you; operate Rogers@Home properly; or 
> protect ourselves or our subscribers. We reserve the right to either refuse to 
> post or to remove any information or materials, in whole or in part, that we 
> decide are unacceptable, undesirable, or in violation of this Agreement." 
> 
Since when is Criminal Activity, Slander or Libel considered Free Speech? 
The user agreement is very clear. If you use you Roger's page to commit an
illegal act like a Hate Crime page, kiddie porn site or something illegal
under the laws of Canada, Rogers will cooperate with a legal request for
assistance...

If you slander or libel somebody, Rogers will comply with the Courts in 
any action. There has been several cases recently where people in Canada
have been sued over webpage or usenet postings...
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