Rights and Responsibilities of Participants in Networked Communities

This book describes a number of social and legal issues as they relate to various members of electronically networked communities. After a brief introduction to relevant legal precedents and to the manner in which societies develop norms for social behavior, the book explores right and responsibilities related to free speech, vandalism, property interests, and privacy.Table of ContentsFRONT MATTEREXECUTIVE SUMMARY1 THE NATURE OF ELECTRONIC NETWORKS2 NETWORKS AND SOCIETY3 LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR ELECTRONIC NETWORKS4 FREE SPEECH5 ELECTRONIC VANDALISM6 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INTERESTS7 PRIVACY8 COMMON THEMESA Network TechnologyB Workshop Schedule and Session DescriptionsC Forum Statement of Purpose and AgendaD Keynote Speech: Networked Communities and the Laws of CyberspaceE Biographical Sketches