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Ebay Negative Feedback Lawsuit Dismissed

Posted by timothy on from the silence-is-golden dept.

ccnull writes "Slashdot readers may recall the Ebay user who was suing Ebay over allegedly libellous feedback. That case has now been dismissed under the CDA, essentially giving Ebay 'common carrier' immunity, much like an ISP. Victory for free speech or perversion of justice? You decide."

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  1. First post by Aliencow · · Score: 5, Funny

    And I will TOTALLY sue you if you mod me down !

  2. Decision by Maxwell'sSilverLART · · Score: 5, Funny

    Victory for free speech or perversion of justice? You decide.

    Me? I thought that was up to the judge, who already decided.

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    1. Re:Decision by anon*127.0.0.1 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Can't we have a victory for perversion?

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    2. Re:Decision by Palarran · · Score: 3, Funny

      581102 is -obviously- not prime! Come on. ;)

  3. Phew! by H0NGK0NGPH00EY · · Score: 5, Funny

    So, I guess this guy is probably safe then.

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    1. Re:Phew! by mrjive · · Score: 4, Funny

      Reminds me of the 600+ customer reviews for a David Hasselhoff "Best Of" album that all appear to be written by one person.

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    2. Re:Phew! by Paul87 · · Score: 4, Funny

      ...and my personal favourite

  4. Only the tops of trees grow. A+++++++ by plastik55 · · Score: 3, Funny

    While we're on the subject, check out the hilarious feedback left by andy46477.

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