Can a forum be closed for copied posts?

[Ascent]

While I am inclined to agree with Shotgun, there isn't much on wober worth copying. It's just a general chat forum, so copying somebody's life experiances or whatnot isn't really worth it. If theezy ran a graphics or PHP script site, more people would steal the content.

Wasn't really talking specifically about Wober, so it looks like you'd agree with me.

 

[Fergal]

...this can be abused to help shut down competition. You may thank the corrupt copyright lawyers.

And the people who issue DMCA notices with malicious intent!

 

[Deleted member 4320]

They can't be closed if the author of a topic goes on another forum and posts the same thing, if that was the case no forums would exist. As for others copying, word for word with multiple posts, I think hosts would warn you if a complaint was received.