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

[Alain Williams]

On Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 04:58:00PM +0100, Andy Millar wrote:
> On Thu, 2009-07-02 at 16:48 +0100, Tethys wrote:
> > 
> > >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.
> > 
> > Irrelevant. It violates the law of the land. Seek legal advice.
> 
> I suppose we could also suggest asking nicely?
> 
> Legal action should be a *last* *resort*, not the first thing that
> springs to mind.

+1

In fact the courts don't like it if you have not sent a ''letter before action''
before you start legal proceedings.

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