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Originally Posted by gonzo
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Interesting. IMHO, if you are a serious blogger and want legal protection and status, then you should also be prepared to accept legal responsibility. Along with that comes the burden of insurance, expensive research, and liability issues.
Perez Hilton is a good example. He is kinda like the Somali pirates. He based his entire business on stolen products and his only defense is that "everyone" does it.
Should he be entitled to any extra ordinary legal protection? I think not. He has shunned the responsibility required to gain that privilege.
I expect Shelee is legit and deserves protection. But this case could resonate whichever way the cards fall.