I feel like it is very irresponsible of the DCC website to leave such malicious posts in existence, if in fact that is the case. Did DCC remove any of the posts that were mentioned in the letter? I personally read through the MMG thread from time to time and find it to be nothing but negative, malicious posts against a company that has not yet had its day in court. I have had no dealings with the group so I am not speaking in support of them. In fact, if what is said in the thread is true, then what they did was atrocious. That said, I realize that when posters make negative and threatening comments, they are probably just venting and do not mean anything by it, but what they are doing is completely inappropriate and unproductive. Therefore, the responsible thing to do would be to remove the posts; it doesn't matter that they are opinions or not. (remember "I pay my bills"?)
As far as disclosing the identity of the members making the posts, in my opinion, absolutely not unless it comes to a point where those records are subpoenaed.
Removing the posts or locking the thread altogether should offer some protection for DCC if this law firm is in fact seriously considering legal action. It would be a shame if this site ever got shut down (I see it help so many), but as with any other forum I have visited and been a member of, malicious posts and disclosure of personal info. are strictly prohibited and it is true that most cannot post without first becoming a member.
Sorry to be so long winded...