The DMCA provides a safe harbour provision for hosts who take down content after a notice. Libel / slander don't require a take down, but also don't provide an

The DMCA provides a safe harbour provision for hosts who take down content after a notice. Libel / slander don't require a take down, but also don't provide any protection for the hosting company. If this goes to court then the Yes Men won't be able to pay for the NRAs legal fees. Which means that the lawyers will be tempted to go after DO to get paid. DO is a low cost hosting company. You can't expect them to ride or die.