[thelist] legalities of posting received emails on a website

Michael Pemberton mpember at phreaker.net
Sun Nov 17 01:25:00 CST 2002


Morgan Kelsey wrote:

>hi all,
>
>i have a client that got into a very funny dialect with a spammer. well, it
>started as spam, and then was followed up by a real person. this turned into
>several replies and responses, and of course paints the spammer in a really
>bad light.
>
>however, the humor contained therein is undeniable.
>
>my client now wants to post this discussion on their website, without the
>consent of the spammer.
>
>does anyone know the legalities of posting the emails?
>will my client risk getting sued by the spammer?
>
>there was no "for your eyes only" footer, like some companies have.
>
>
>nagrom
>
>
>
Am I correct in assuming that all the communication was between your
client and the spammer?  If this is the case, then based on the fact
that spam is illegal in many countries, I find it hard to believe that
any court would allow someone protect from actions resulting from their
own illegal activities.

Note: standard "not a lawyer" clause applies.

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Michael Pemberton
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