Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Richard Horton (blogger)" in English language version.
the judge ruled that Mr Horton had no "reasonable expectation" to anonymity because "blogging is essentially a public rather than a private activity". The judge also said that even if the blogger could have claimed he had a right to anonymity, the judge would have ruled against him on public interest grounds
he had pledged the £3,000 winnings to the Police Dependents' Trust, and is adamant that no one outside his family and friends will learn his true identity
the judge ruled that Mr Horton had no "reasonable expectation" to anonymity because "blogging is essentially a public rather than a private activity". The judge also said that even if the blogger could have claimed he had a right to anonymity, the judge would have ruled against him on public interest grounds
Mr Horton has deleted the blog and received a written warning for misconduct from his police force.
Mr Horton has deleted the blog and received a written warning for misconduct from his police force... If bloggers were made aware that their anonymity was not always absolutely guaranteed, then arguably they would be just a tiny bit more careful. So perhaps the occasional outing is just the level of control that the blogging community needs.[dead link ]
Mr Horton has deleted the blog and received a written warning for misconduct from his police force.