James B. DiGriz wrote:
>
> Common carrier status for ISP's is not automatic, under the '96 Telecom
> Act and later additions. You have to file with the FCC and promise to
> remove material anybody complains about, etc. in exchange for
> indemnification from liablility.
>
> I took a look at it and said "Fuck the dumb shit." Choate is right on
> this one.
>
> jbdigriz
>
>
In fact, IIRC, common-carrier status for ISPs as I describe above was
actually implemented in the DMCA. Been a while since I looked at it;
will have to check. It doesn't appear to have stopped anybody from
getting sued for third parties infringing on copyrights, though.
jbdigriz
