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Monday, May 18, 2009

Media / News Illinois Judge Exposes Blog Commenters' Id's

Posted by Matt Davis on Mon, May 18, 2009 at 12:28 PM

An Illinois judge has ordered a newspaper to identify two "online blog commenters" on a story about a murder investigation, saying their identities aren't protected by media shield law. Oregon has been experiencing this debate, too, with the District Attorney's office slapping odd court orders on bloggers, and Oregon judges ruling that blog commenters are, in fact, protected under Oregon's media shield law. The issue is still playing out on a national basis, it seems.

 

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It's only a matter of time before I'm found out.
Must-find-place-to-hiiiiiiiiiide!!!!
Posted by Abusive on May 18, 2009 at 12:48 PM · Report
2
I sure hope that no one ever finds out my true identity.

You see... once I take the glasses off, I turn into Jor-El.
Posted by Graham on May 18, 2009 at 1:02 PM · Report
3
They'll never catch me though, (I've changed my name.)
Posted by Matthew D on May 18, 2009 at 1:14 PM · Report
4
Alright. I've disguised my avatar. Now I'm safe..........
Posted by Abusive on May 18, 2009 at 1:32 PM · Report
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PEOPLE!!! Stop changing your screen name. Down this road lies anarchy.

And not that sexy anarchy like the Sex Pistols sang about; instead it will be un-sexy anarchy like a patchouli-scented Rainbow Gathering.
Posted by Graham on May 18, 2009 at 2:12 PM · Report
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PEOPLE!!! Stop changing your screen name. Down this road lies anarchy.

And not that sexy anarchy like the Sex Pistols sang about; instead it will be un-sexy anarchy like a patchouli-scented Rainbow Gathering.
Posted by Graham on May 18, 2009 at 2:12 PM · Report
7
Once again I have to change my avatar too. By the way, if anyone ever decides to subpeona blogtown to find out my identity, don't bother because

EVERYTHING I SAY IS A LIE

Thank you, Captain Kirk
Posted by Demondog on May 18, 2009 at 3:11 PM · Report
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There are worse things in life than changing your screen name. (Like double posting.)

I'm just saying.
Posted by Matthew D on May 18, 2009 at 4:35 PM · Report

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