Possible legal threats of a forum

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by jake3456, Mar 9, 2007.

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    What are the possible legal threats of running a religious debate forum? I know that it is free speech, and it is relatively speech, but my ignorant father told me that it would be in my best interest to operate under an LLC, but I would rather run it as a personal project than a corporate thing.

    What do you think? Can you offer any advice?
     
    jake3456, Mar 9, 2007 IP
  2. mohammad

    mohammad Peon

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    run it under an llc because i sense slander/libel suits
     
    mohammad, Mar 10, 2007 IP
  3. marketjunction

    marketjunction Well-Known Member

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    Here's a tip. Don't libel someone. (Slander is SPOKEN, libel is printed)

    I'm not a lawyer (yet), but you might have a tough time proving that it was your business and not you who was the one slandering on a message forum.
     
    marketjunction, Mar 10, 2007 IP
  4. jake3456

    jake3456 Peon

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    What if someone else says it? Can I be held responsible?
     
    jake3456, Mar 11, 2007 IP
  5. prodigy

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    with all this, why would you even do it?? Honestly, is it worth the risk of a lawsuit or something??
     
    prodigy, Mar 11, 2007 IP
  6. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    #6
    That's what the OP is really asking. :D
     
    Dave Zan, Mar 12, 2007 IP