When I Die, This Blog Will be Buried with Me

Jessica McBride is discussing her decision not to allow comments on her blog. I understand why she would want to block juvenile insults and internet slang. But, it would seem that she is also defending herself against potential legal action.

Lawyers are watching blogs. They're noting what you post, AND what you delete. This quote is very telling:

I attended a blog seminar where a lawyer was speaking and she said bloggers are actually in more dangerous legal territory if they delete some blog comments - even if they worry the comments are libeling someone - because then they are perceived as the "editor" of them rather than the passive recipient. So they are sort of stuck.


So, it would seem that my blog needs a legal disclaimer:

This blog is intended to express my freedom of speech, and no one else's. You are welcome and encouraged to participate by commenting. I take no responsibility for comments that are not my own. However, I reserve the right to remove any comments from this blog that may discourage others from participating, draw unwanted attention to this site, or encourage vistors to visit unrelated material (i.e. SPAM). Obscene or suggestive remarks will be removed without hesitation or regard to the age, gender, race, or sexual orientation of the person posting the comment.

H/T: Peter.