EFF updates blogger legal guide
Rebecca from the Electronic Frontier Foundation sez, "EFF has revamped its legal guide for bloggers, adding new FAQs about, for example, disemvowelling. Freedom of speech is the foundation of a functioning democracy, and Internet bullies shouldn't use the law to stifle legitimate free expression. So consult EFF's roadmap of the legal issues and blog away!"Legal Guide for Bloggers (Thanks, Rebecca!)
The difference between you and the reporter at your local newspaper is that in many cases, you may not have the benefit of training or resources to help you determine whether what you're doing is legal. And on top of that, sometimes knowing the law doesn't help - in many cases it was written for traditional journalists, and the courts haven't yet decided how it applies to bloggers.But here's the important part: None of this should stop you from blogging. Freedom of speech is the foundation of a functioning democracy, and Internet bullies shouldn't use the law to stifle legitimate free expression. That's why EFF created this guide, compiling a number of FAQs designed to help you understand your rights and, if necessary, defend your freedom.
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