Oh, why not ...

So it looks like my information is dated. It appears that traditional editing functions such as deleting posts does not induce liability for other comments, if this page is to be believed:

http://www.citmedialaw.org/legal-guide/immunity-online-pu...

... at least for now.

According to their summary sheets, editors ARE NOT responsible if they:

* Screen objectionable content prior to publication.
* Correct, edit, or remove content.
* Select content for publication.
* Solicit or encourage users to submit content.
* Pay a third party to create or submit content.
* Provide forms or drop-downs to facilitate user submission of content.
* Leave content up after you being notified that the material is defamatory.

However, editors ARE RESPONSIBLE if they:

* Edit content that materially alters its meaning.
* Engage with users through drop-down forms to create discriminatory content.

Of course, this is U.S. law any may vary by jurisdiction, yadda yadda.