论网络言论自由的法律界限及侵权责任的承担

网络作为一种全新的、独特的通信媒介，它赋予了网络言论自由新的特征，如何在保护言论多元化的同时对网络言论的侵权现象进行遏制，这是网络立法的重要问题。网络言论自由应以不侵犯他人正当权利及社会公共利益为其实体边界，形式上则应结合网络媒介的特殊性对禁止性言论作出特别列举。通过兼对“人肉搜索”现象进行分析，恶性贴子的实际发布者应承担侵权责任，网络服务商若不能证明自己尽到了审查、通知等充分注意义务则同样应承担相应的侵权责任。

Scope of Law Limiting the Freedom of Speech on the Internet and the Undertaking of Responsibility for Tort

Internet, as an entirely new and particular media, is given the characteristics of speech freedom. How to keep tort within limits while protecting the plural freedom of speech is the important issue of lawmaking concerning the Internet. The freedom of speech on the Internet should be kept with the boundary of not injuring others＇just right and the common interest of the public. And in form, types of speech that should be inhibited should be exemplified. According to the analysis of Intemet mass hunting,publishers of vicious posters should take the responsibility for tort. Agents of network service should also take such a responsibility if they could not testify that they have done their duty of checking and notifying.