Which of the following statements are relevant to determining the appropriate jurisdiction for litigation arising from online defamation?
A) Whether the website that posted the comments has a local server.
B) Whether the defendant owns the ISP that posted the comments.
C) Whether the plaintiff suffered any harm where the comment was posted.
D) Whether there is a sufficient connection between the defamation and the jurisdiction for the case to be heard.
E) Whether the defendant only intended for a local audience to view the comments.

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The key factor for determining jurisdiction in online defamation cases is whether there is a sufficient connection between the alleged defamation and the jurisdiction. Factors such as the location of the website's server or the intention of the defendant for a local audience are not as relevant as the connection to the jurisdiction. The harm suffered by the plaintiff may be relevant, but it is not the primary factor in determining jurisdiction. The ownership of the ISP is also not relevant.

Which of the Following Statements Are Relevant to Determining the Appropriate