Loan Modification

Subpoena seeks names -- and lots more -- of Web posters

By Implode-Explode Heavy Industries

Folks, it is getting worse. After experiencing an endless parade of frivolous libel/defamation lawsuits here at ML-Implode -- though all from private companies -- we are starting to see attacks directly by the government. It could not get more outlandish than subpoena'ing for commentors on an anonymous forum for off-the-cuff comments, with no "crime" even alleged. But no matter: this is a test of how much you, the people, will tolerate.

The goal here is undoubtedly to chill public comment in general, especially when it comes to sensitive areas like tax policy or (dare we say) the value of the dollar.

People, you had better speak up and do something. Otherwise forums like ML-Implode, and even "comment" sections on mainstream newspaper articles, will soon be gone. Or more likely, if they stay -- they will be heavily filtered and censored.

It's up to you to choose between the comfort of lies from the authorities, or knowing the truth, even if it is not so comforting.

Full post as published by Mortgage Lender Implode-o-Meter on June 10, 2009 (boomark / email).