Court Orders Google To Reveal Commenter Identity

Or don't post whorish pics or videos of yourself on YouTube. Can't be that hard.

I'm totally unimpressed. No intelligent person would even pursue such a thing unless they're after money (if not Google, someone else) or political fame. It seems the posts were taken down within hours of being put up.

Aged adults cannot be bullied in this manner and if they can they need to be put in a mental institution. Depressed users should get off the internet. Are you going after posters from Bulgaria or Nigeria next?

This case is a bunch of BS and it's really sad. The fact that she may be either intelligent or beautiful is a smokescreen and had little to do w/ the merits of her claim. She's an adult, unemployed 35 year old woman.... not a 14 year old kid that is mentally fragile and young.

I really hope she's not lying about any of this because she can go to jail for it for filing false documents with the courts.

Well, I for one am impressed. So many people go off and hide in the shadows without facing their accuser. So many people turn to drugs, drinking. So many people don't do anything and then end up finding the hard way that it was a bigger problem than just comments on youtube.

I applaud this lady for sticking up for herself. Obviously, she's intelligent and definitely not a coward.

If there were more of her, there would be fewer bullies.

As a mother it scares me to raise a child in the cyber age. I'm wishful that this young ladies' actions will help encourage change.

Right, that way you won't have to go through all that trouble of figuring out ways to raise your child right—the government can compensate for all your inadequacies as a parent. Just remember, when your child is a slave in the Yoonited Stayts uv Amerika, they can thank you for choosing identity divulging and oppression of free speech over dissent and democracy.

As a mother it scares me to raise a child in the cyber age. I'm wishful that this young ladies' actions will help encourage change to help people protect/defend themselves from online bullies

Is it me or do half of these comments in support of this crazy chick seem to be coming from Carla herself? My instincts tell me that she's lying about a whole lot and is behind the publicity stunt herself. Sounds like a broke crazy ex after fame and some guy w/ money that dumped her.

I'm really glad she is doing this because too many people hide behind this cloak of anonymity online and say the most absurd and outlandish things, things that they wouldn't dare to say if their identity was attached to it. Kudos to Carla for standing up for her rights and not allowing herself to be cyber-bullied. Harassment of any kind, whether online, on the phone, in person, wherever and in any form should not be tolerated.

And anyone commenting on her looks is sad, pathetic and shallow.

This woman has two degrees, from two prestigious universities, and has every right to defend her reputation. She has worked very hard and it is only right that she demands her respect because she has earned it.

It's about time this caught on. More people should be held accountable for what they say behind their computer screens. She did the right thing (and she wasn't the first to do it so why dog her for it...)

I guess the truth hurts?

Youtube. Where idiots can be idiots.

when I post something on Youtube, not that I do because I don't have fast internet and I'm pretty private, I disable the comments section.

I never heard of her before she started making a fuss. Now I know she may not be a w***e but, in my opinion, she is something else.

This isn't about being called "whore" by some random person. This is part of a stalking case that included cyberstalking. Just because it's online doesn't mean you can do whatever you like. Harrassment is harrassment. We are held accountable for our actions.

I applaud Carla for standing up to this bully and saying no more. Hopefully the next coward/stalker will think twice before participating in similar activities.

felix the cat never ceases to amaze me O_o

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I guess anyone can call themselves a model these days. What the fuck did she model for? the Ugly stick?

Aww....coming from a man with cats and no girl...that is funny.

yea, i love pussy so deal with it.

Lol...Jenn, you're such an unfortunate writer, but I guess if you were better, you'd be at a real paper. Lol.

Carla is an amazingly smart and beautiful woman. She is not crying about cyberbullying...someone has been stalking her for years, and took things too far. He created a cyberspace shrine dedicated to her and did a lot of other sick stuff too. Everyone: don't believe everything you read, especially from talentless blog journalists. There is more to this story. Jen's a fat hater.

Uhh yea- Im sure Jen is really upset that she's not at a 'real paper'- especially when she sold gothamist to cablevision for about $6 million; she's a founding partner.

Carla??? I would take you more seriously if you didn't personally attack JC.

LOL. I'm not Carla...but Jen is fat. LOL. Sue me.

http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/18/2010-08-18_wants_google_to_give_up_the_goods_woman_sues_to_id_youtube_slur_author.html

and yes, Carla is FUGLY, sue me.

Let's see what you look like? LOL. Probably fat and ugly like Jen...no girlfriend....and no real education..and lives with a cat. LOL. Girls like Carla used to laugh in your face in HS...and you can now get back at them by calling them ugly. Awww...

i dont know who you are, but i love you!

wtf?? youngpoo, what's that all about.

http://www.panacheprivee.com/File/Carla_Franklin/79639-71353/2076_Carla-Franklin-(middle)-and-friends_RM.jpg

you must be delusional, she is fugly.

ah, i am not a girl and she is still fugly. seriously, my opinion but she looks like the elephant man. and girl lets not talk about that forehead. don't want me to go there now do you????

oh no, I think i am in deep trouble. :(

Damn, I'm glad Stephanie Adams didn't know about cyber bullying back in the day.

i am not one to blame the "victom", but come on, going to court over an anonymous comment of friggin utube?

All non-trolls...please watch the video to hear the TRUTH for yourselves. She is 1) did not sue Google and 2) was not concerned about a few random comments.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6797340n

Well, that because she could NOT go to court if it was just about a comment. She was being harassed. Jen left a lot of detail out of the story...because she wanted to feed the "Gothamist" trolls. LOL. Carla's statement on the matter is below.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6797340n

Can't the whore very nice woman just get over it?

You don't know the who story...so how can you ask that question? If someone had been stalking you for years, would you just get over it?

Obviously making jokes with html strikethroughs only works in the preview and not when you post. Thanks Gothamist for screwing up my line.

uh oh, your lawsuit is coming next!

isnt this what the "flag" feature is for on google?

someone should sue her for wasting resources, also for being stupid.

oh shit.

ps: i said "stupid" not "whore"...

disclaimer: this comment is only opinion and in no way assumes actual knowledge of subject's IQ or mental capabilities.