JRN 410 Week 4 Discussion 2 | Assignment Help | Ashford University

JRN 410 Week 4 Discussion 2 | Assignment Help | Ashford University 


Week 4 - Discussion 2


 Blogging and Privacy Protection

Doug anonymously posts a defamatory statement about Bob on a popular website called CampusTrashMouths.com. CampusTrashMouths.com acts, in essence, as a blog site open to anonymous posters at all times. Bob does not know, however, that Doug is the person who posted the statements about him because CampusTrashMouth.com does not identify the names of posters next to their comments. CampusTrashMouth.com, in fact, does not edit or otherwise exercise any control over the comments posted by others. Bob files a motion and subpoena to compel CampusTrashMouth.com to reveal the identity of the person who made the defamatory comments about him.  


Is it possible for Bob to compel Campus Trash Mouth. com to reveal Doug’s identity? Explain.

If Bob instead sues Campus Trash Mouth.com for defamation for posting Doug’s comments, what is the primary reason Bob will lose?


Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the assigned and/or recommended resources, and properly cite any references. 

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