[Foundation-l] Fwd: [WL-News] Wikimedia Foundation in danger of losing immunity under the Communications Decency Act

[Ray Saintonge]

Thomas Dalton wrote:
>> Both Mike and Jimmy have tried to be clear when they're communicating
>>  an official position.  There have been problems with this in the past
>>  (the events leading to Erik's short desysopping, for example, among
>>  others), but I think in general everyone's more aware of this now.
>>  The bulk of administrators and I hope all the Stewards are aware of
>>  the issues and won't sanction when there's no clear "the Foundation
>>  OFFICE hat was on".
>>     
> I think, when Mike is giving legal advice, it's natural to assume he's
> doing that in an official capacity, regardless of what headgear he may
> be wearing.
That requires distinguishing between legal advice, and a lawyer's opinion.

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