[Gllug] OT: Getting a libelous website taken down ...

[Andy Millar]

On Thu, 2009-07-02 at 16:37 +0100, Dylan wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> I have been informed of a defamatory website aimed at myself and others. I'm, 
> obviously, not prepared to reveal the address or content on an open forum but 
> can any of you give me some advice as to which people to contact in an 
> attempt to have it removed? What are my chances?

Free Speech and all.

> I have done whois and dig on the domain so I know the registrant and hosting 
> company. It's a .uk address so I am assuming I should contact Nominet and the 
> hosts.

You might stand more chance with the hosting company. Check who owns the
IP address it resolves to and see if that sort of site violates their
TOS/AUP.

Andy
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