Disclaimers (was Re: [Mimedefang] Content-type charset)
David F. Skoll
dfs at roaringpenguin.com
Wed Apr 4 10:53:04 EDT 2007
Matt wrote:
>> What I object to are footers that pretend to compel me to do (or not to do)
>> certain things.
> It is your list and I respect your right to make any rules you see
> fit, but wouldn't the act of subscribing to your list implicitly
> authorize the distribution and copying of any message sent?
I would think so. But what happens if some over-zealous lawyer tries
to sue me for distributing "confidential" information? Or if I get a
takedown notice demanding removal of a message from the archives?
> IOW, I understand the objection as the legalese footers are
> *irritating*, but as long as the disclaimer uses the qualifier
> "unauthorized", we (list members, you as list admin, anyone browsing
> the archives, etc.) aren't being compeled or not compeled to do
> anything, as we are authorized.
The list is publicly archived. Anyone with an Internet connection can
read all the postings.
I just don't think I should risk liability because of someone's
posting on the list.
> I just do not expect these footers to go away, since a lot of lawyers
> and legal departments feel they are necessary.
I don't expect them to go away, but they will go away *on this list*.
Regards,
David.
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