The End Times of Internet Freedom Have Begun.

I wouldn't mind if every annoying little prick on the internet was rounded up and kicked in the nuts, especially the ones on xbox live, but this sounds like it could be a slippery slope and lead to a lot more censorship. Which do I want more...

I think this is hilarious and that lawyer is an idiot if she thinks she can actually get a case out of this. Sued for being a critic or speaking poorly about someone? Really? Maybe the laws are different in Canada, but I can't see anything coming out of this.

I doubt it's a one time occurrence.  We are all living under the "protective" arms of the nanny-state.  Government wants only what is best for you and since you don't seem to know how to behave properly, it is their responsibility to correct you whenever you step out of line.  Mother loves you so be a good boy and do as you're told.  

 What a stupid situation. The site that broke the story should have simply removed the comments, and from the bottom of the article, it sounds like that's exactly what happened. Honestly if it was me I know I wouldn't like those types of comments either but unless someone can prove that these were seriously the most offensive comments of the century, you can't just run around looking to sue em. Well actually you can, of course you can, but I'm just saying I wouldn't. From an outsider perspective, this looks less about internet accountability and more about someone looking to make a buck.

Damn, sucks to live in Canada

The laws are different in Canada. For example, we don't have a parody exception when it comes to insulting somebody (ie. south park being able to make fun of Tom Cruise in a joking manner).

The internet's never going to be censored in the U.S.  At least not in our lifetimes.

Wait, what? So the most blatantly ridiculous thing on the entire internet (Tom Cruise eats babies!!!) can be taken seriously and you can sue for that? Damn.

Well. I think we all know how this will play out. Because of the loss of freedom in Canada, we..The United States of America..must  regime change the current Harper government, maybe even depose the Queen of England. It's obvious that this internet clampdown is a precursor to the use of WMDs from Canada aimed squarely at America. Make no mistake we must protect ourselves from those touk wearing, Labatts Blue drinking, unAmerican bacon eating monsters!

...this is why I'm glad I live in America.  As fucked up as our citizens can be as time, we know internet is "no-touch", unless you threaten to kill a President.

" Well. I think we all know how this will play out. Because of the loss of freedom in Canada, we..The United States of America..must  regime change the current Harper government, maybe even depose the Queen of England. It's obvious that this internet clampdown is a precursor to the use of WMDs from Canada aimed squarely at America. Make no mistake we must protect ourselves from those touk wearing, Labatts Blue drinking, unAmerican bacon eating monsters! "

Nothing will be done. The internet will continue to get more and more regulated as the dinosaurs in governement die off and people who grew up online start moving into offices. The wild west aspect of the internet will only last for so long.