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Under Federal law, web sites are generally not liable for comments posted by others on the sites. However, the courts have held that they can be forced to reveal the poster's identity if the post includes false facts. Calling someone names like "jerk" or MORON", is safe from a lawsuit because it is stating an opinion, which is not actionable. But if the comments are factually false or malicious like he is a thief or he wrongfully put taxpayer's money in his pocket, these words are defamatory and are the basis of a libel or slander suit.