> sign up for fb This is exactly the wrong way to deal with this problem. Like the term "identify theft" where liable party is the bank lending to someone with

> sign up for fb This is exactly the wrong way to deal with this problem. Like the term "identify theft" where liable party is the bank lending to someone without proper identity verification, this shift the responsibility to the victim. Currently, Mr Shaw (or anybody else in a similar situation) has no relationship with Facebook. From his perspective, Facebook simply stated to libel him. If he instead decided to play into Facebook's game and open an account, the disclaimers in Facebook's ToS probably limit his legal options. Facebook gains a significant legal advantage if you choose to fight by their rules.