On 7/08/2009, at 10:19 AM, Mark Harris wrote:
Donald Neal wrote:
This list's acceptable use policy states that
7. Postings of a political, philosophical or legal nature are discouraged.
There are good reasons for this, including the shortage of actual lawyers on the list.
Fair enough, Don, but with the amendment of the Copyright Act, I'd submit that issues relating to the legality of content now qualify as "operational issues" for network operators. It's a good point to note that what is said on here does NOT constitute legal advice, but the lack of lawyers on the list (and I know there are a few who are on it) should not prevent questions being raised.
Given that one person with a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, does more people with a little knowledge make it better? I would say no. I think it would be on topic for someone to announce that they have written a paper on the subject, but, I don't think that detailed discussion is. -- Nathan Ward