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Second-Generation Identity Card But you haven't removed it have you? You've done nothing. Which by implication means you support the libel. Freedom of speech doesn't mean you can post lies and libellous statements about individual people on a public forum. In the West, you can be sued for damages. If there is a complaint - which there obviously is - you should remove the offending post. If not you are seen to support the comments. It's up to YOU to moderate your blog properly. If you want people to be able to post libelous statements on it then that affects your own credibility. This is yet another example of Chinese blogs being used to post anti-foreigner remarks. China wants the foreign investment, but it doesn't want foreigners to actually be sucessful here. Its an increasing trend to post damaging remarks about foreigners on Chinese blogs and websites. Its a shame to see this blog being used to attack and libel foreign businessmen. Wang you have an ethical decision to make here. It's hardly Chris's fault someone posts bad things about him. Probably a jealous competitor or ex-member of staff with a grudge. But if its libellous you should remove it if you are asked to, not claim 'freedom of speech'. He happens to be a well known and well respected businessman here with a large consulting firm and publishing company. Hes been in China a long time and employs a lot of Chinese. As far as I understand he is a lawyer but his firm actually deals in foreign investment tax matters. I've attended several of his conferences. Basically a guy that is good for China. So are you going to support him or support Pescis comments? What you do affects how people view your blog as being anti-foreign or not. "Freedom of speech" is not an excuse to sit back and do nothing when someone has been libelled on your website. Think about it. |