“MySpace knows its Web site is a playground for sexual predators. Because of that, MySpace should be doing some very basic safety precautions.”

In a statement, MySpace officials applauded the judge’s decision that the company isn’t responsible for “wrongdoing committed by individuals who visit our site.”

The lawsuit was brought by the Austin girl, who alleges that Pete Solis, of Buda, lied in his MySpace profile about being a high school senior to gain her trust and phone number. —Judge Tosses $30M Suit Against MySpace (Wired | AP)