PM sent - reply received.

The person knows my feelings on free speech, thanks me for my concern but has documentation to back up their allegation.

However, one point is a little weak...

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But I did recall precisely he mentioned this verbally through the phone and not..... (email or printed text)

Hmmm - I don't want this youngster to get into trouble.




Actually this happened to me about 6-7 years ago on UBB Classic.

I stored the libelous files on a hidden forum (they were libelous and very unpleasant) along with the posters anonymous IP and email address.

I received a court order to reveal all.
Which in that case I was happy to do.

They (a very powerfull 'body') forced the ISP to provide their logs and successfully persued the litigant.

I wonder how many of you have been through this?
Is the website responsible for allowing the libelous allegation to be published?