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08-01-2006, 05:23 PM
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Libel and Slander
so i know the difference is that one is spoken and one is printed. for "flames" on 2p2, we would be using the definition of libel here yes? can someone help me out with that definition per chance?
rj 
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#2
08-01-2006, 05:27 PM
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Re: Libel and Slander
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libel
AKA: defamation Libel: written Slander: spoken Neither apply if statements in question are truthful.
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#3
08-01-2006, 05:31 PM
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Re: Libel and Slander
You may also find http://www.eff.org/Privacy/Anonymity/ interesting.
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#4
08-01-2006, 05:33 PM
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Re: Libel and Slander
apparently you guys didnt get that im well aware of the definition and im just looking for a setup now. post text not links. (HINT: the word "false" is particularly relevant)
rj
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#5
08-01-2006, 05:36 PM
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Re: Libel and Slander
Libel: A false publication, as in writing, print, signs, or pictures, that damages a person's reputation.
Slander: Oral communication of false statements injurious to a person's reputation.
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#6
08-01-2006, 06:00 PM
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Re: Libel and Slander
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Libel: A false publication, as in writing, print, signs, or pictures, that damages a person's reputation. Slander: Oral communication of false statements injurious to a person's reputation. I got it the first time, but is this better? [/ QUOTE ] okay, just in case anyone wants to know in the future. if someone says "person x did this with person y" person z having the threat of a lawsuit when all parties admit this is true can just be laughed off because the party is obviously full of [censored]/beyond reason. rj
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#7
08-01-2006, 06:07 PM
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Re: Libel and Slander
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Libel: A false publication, as in writing, print, signs, or pictures, that damages a person's reputation. [/ QUOTE ] People that post on internet forums can have their reputations damaged? Go figure.
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#8
08-01-2006, 06:11 PM
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Re: Libel and Slander
Yes, PITTM, truth is an absolute defense against libel/slander, at least here in the States. I believe it doesn't apply as strongly overseas, in GB specifically.
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#9
08-01-2006, 06:11 PM
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Re: Libel and Slander
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[ QUOTE ] Libel: A false publication, as in writing, print, signs, or pictures, that damages a person's reputation. [/ QUOTE ] People that post on internet forums can have their reputations damaged? Go figure. [/ QUOTE ] Mortally hurt, in fact.
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#10
08-01-2006, 06:20 PM
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Re: Libel and Slander
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[ QUOTE ] Libel: A false publication, as in writing, print, signs, or pictures, that damages a person's reputation. [/ QUOTE ] People that post on internet forums can have their reputations damaged? Go figure. [/ QUOTE ] im not really all that thrilled about that definition because it doesnt include untruth. newspapers writing about bill clinton getting head from his intern damaged his reputation, but were true, making them NOT libel. again, in the situation i was discussing, we must realize that the key distinction between libel and non libel is "false" not "damaging someones reputation", if someones reputation is damaged because of something they did, it would be their own fault no? this is where im confused. 2p2 and many posters dont seem to agree with this. rj
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