>If you sent the content to a newspaper and they posted it in the relevant section the newspaper would be liable. Those things aren't as distinct as they were m

>If you sent the content to a newspaper and they posted it in the relevant section the newspaper would be liable. Those things aren't as distinct as they were made to be. But I didn't send that content to a newspaper, did I? I posted it here on HN. Is HN responsible for my words here? Should you be able to sue HN for them? Answer those questions honestly, and you will be enlightened.