Grooveshark is hunting an anonymous commenter

Re:Grooveshark is hunting an anonymous commenter by mason55 on Thursday January 19, 2012 @10:04AM (#3484725)

I can't imagine that the comments from the anonymous commenter can be accepted as evidence or testimony in any sort of lawsuit or deposition. Wouldn't that violate all existing precedent regarding the right to cross-examine your accuser?

Edit: Nevermind... it appears that the Confrontation Clause only applies to criminal and not civil matters.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confrontation_Clause

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Re:Grooveshark is hunting an anonymous commenter by freehunter on Thursday January 19, 2012 @04:33PM (#3486862)

I'd imagine it'd go the other way: the burden of proof would be on UMG to prove the claims made by the anonymous commenter. That would be easier to do if they could get the anonymous commenter to testify.

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