A current lawsuit in Canada could have a dramatic affect on user communication on message boards.

The case could be seen as a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP) to silence or uncover the identity of the users who have posted comments or to intimidate an ISP. However, the anti-SLAPP laws are not in place within British Columbia where the case is being brought.

In this case, the ISP has removed all alleged defamatory content and the identity of users may soon be disclosed.

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