Chapter 4, Problem 4SI

Explanation of Solution

Whether the manager of an electronic bulletin board is to be held responsible for its contents:

“Yes”, the manager should be held responsible for the contents of the bulletin board.

Reason:

• The manager has the authority to delete any post he or she finds disturbing or inappropriate.
• The manager can even block the user who is continuously posting such kinds of messages.
• It is the manager’s responsibility to maintain the decorum of the bulletin.

Whether the telephone company is to be held responsible for the contents of the telephonic conversation:

“No”, the telephone company should not be held responsible for the contents of the telephonic conversation.

Reason:

• The telephonic conversations are between two persons...