August 18, 2003

A Real Weblog War

Kate is the victim of a nasty weblogger and an overcautious government agency. Just from some posts on a weblog and (presumbably) a telephone call, Child Protective Services (CPS) came to Kate's home to investigate. I've read her for a few months and never even suspected she was any threat to her daughter. CPS came to the same conclusion and called the complaint "malicious." While doing their job, I don't think they should have even been there unless they had a real suspicion that something harmful was taking place. If evidence like screaming from the house or bruises on the child were found, then sure investigate; but some posts and comments on weblog? Give me a break.

What happened to Kate is a downside to being a widely-read weblog. A little less popularity in the blogosphere does have its benefits.

[via Wizbang]