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TadW · 03-12-2005, 06:24 AM

I am sure you've heard about that. Three bloggers, Think Secret, Apple Insider, and PowerPage, were sued by Apple for not revealing their confidential sources who leaked latest information on Apple's forthcoming products.

Bloggers are offended at Apple’s assertion that they are not considered legitimate members of the press.

And a judge has just ordered on Friday the three fan pages to divulge their confidential sources, ruling that they were not protected by the First Amendment because they published trade secrets.

So what do you think? Aren't bloggers protected by the Constitution, like mainstream publications are?

03-12-2005, 06:24 AM	#1
TadW Uebermensch Posts: 2,583 Karma: 1094606 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Italy Device: Kindle	Apple enthusiasts must disclose sources I am sure you've heard about that. Three bloggers, Think Secret, Apple Insider, and PowerPage, were sued by Apple for not revealing their confidential sources who leaked latest information on Apple's forthcoming products. Bloggers are offended at Apple’s assertion that they are not considered legitimate members of the press. And a judge has just ordered on Friday the three fan pages to divulge their confidential sources, ruling that they were not protected by the First Amendment because they published trade secrets. So what do you think? Aren't bloggers protected by the Constitution, like mainstream publications are?