Canadian Judge Orders Disclosure of Anonymous Posters 250
debrain writes "The Globe and Mail is reporting that Google and a newspaper called The Coast must disclose all information they have about the identity of individuals who posted anonymous comments online about top firefighters in Halifax. The story in question is titled 'Black firefighters file human rights complaint,' and there are some heated opinions in the comments."
Ann O'Nymous... (Score:3, Funny)
May I be the first to say... (Score:1, Funny)
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Hello Frank,
Thank you for your comments, I should point out that as a Canadian Judge I cannot hold those people accountable. I should expect you to receive your extradition notice shortly however.
- Robertson
Re:From TFA (Score:1, Funny)
This is why I *never* post anonymously on slashdot.
Re:From TFA (Score:3, Funny)
Or are you one of those people who think Canada is the 51st state?
No, not yet. But we're patient. ;)
Re:Such Informed Debate (Score:2, Funny)
Thank you rueger for your insightful comment. I look forward to many more of your anonymous comments in the future. However, in this instance perhaps you would like to take your irony pill before posting.
Thank you
Re:From TFA (Score:3, Funny)
Or "Is Mr. X a moron?"
The real crime here... (Score:5, Funny)
Erlyer this month to kids stabe a nother kid all because he would not give up his cell phone while waiting for a bus on Alderny. One of the young teens was arrested and now his mother and brother are crying fowl
Holy jumping Jesus! I know it's Canada, but seriously folks...!
Re:From TFA (Score:5, Funny)
Silly Americans ....
The first time you tried to steamroll the border we burned your little White House down.
The last time you seriously threatened to steamroll the border we sent you Celine Dion .....as you can tell the lessons on invading Canada only get harsher :D
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Anonymity on the internet should not be allowed.
Re:Such Informed Debate (Score:1, Funny)
Because if I didn't waste my life caring what inconsequential people had to say, I'd have way too much time to be productive!
It turns out ... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:The real crime here... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:From TFA (Score:1, Funny)
Silly Americans ....
The first time you tried to steamroll the border we burned your little White House down.
I bet you couldn't do that again. No, go on, we all dare ya! And there's no way you could take out all of Congress within the Capital building at the same time!