Legal analysis: This situation is generally not illegal. Internet infringement is illegal and generally requires civil liability. However, if you insult or slander others on the Internet, if the circumstances are serious, you may be suspected of insult or slander, and you will need to bear criminal liability, which is illegal.
Legal basis: "The People's Republic of China and the Civil Code"
Article 1165: If an actor infringes upon the civil rights and interests of others due to fault and causes damage, he shall bear liability Liability for tort. According to legal provisions, it is presumed that the actor is at fault, but if he cannot prove that he is not at fault, he shall bear tort liability.
Article 1177. If the legitimate rights and interests are infringed upon, the situation is urgent and the protection of state agencies cannot be obtained in a timely manner, and failure to take immediate measures will cause irreparable damage to the legitimate rights and interests, the victim may Reasonable measures such as detaining the property of the infringer shall be taken within the scope necessary to protect one's legitimate rights and interests; however, the relevant state authorities shall be immediately requested to handle the matter. If the victim takes inappropriate measures that cause damage to others, he shall bear tort liability.