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Re:Steam loses user database by Joakal on Thursday November 10, 2011 @07:11PM (#3222641)
Legally speaking, wouldn't Valve become liable due to a public apology that allows people to say it's Valve's fault when 'bad stuff' happens?

Even though Sony didn't quite apologise, they tried to squash legal action through contract changes(?) and offering a free game download(?) as a form of settlement.

Re:Steam loses user database by scotje on Thursday November 10, 2011 @07:47PM (#3222764)
I would say your customers can sue you regardless of what you say in an email or blog post. Using lawyers to hide from your customers seems less than optimal.
Re:Steam loses user database by billswift on Thursday November 10, 2011 @10:38PM (#3223254)
I've seen that worry expressed several times, but have never heard about a case where it actually made a difference. Does anyone have a cite? It sounds like FUD spread by a lawyer to drum up more work.