Defamation of character

[Dhara]

In legal terminology, “defamation” refers to any statement given that hurts the reputation of another person. According to the law in the United States, defamation is not a crime but what’s called a tort or civil wrong, whereby the person who has been defamed has legal recourse and is able to sue the person who gave the harmful statement. Defamation of character claims can be tricky, as the courts are always trying to preserve freedom of speech and the right to political and social disagreement, with a person’s right not to have his or her life ruined by another who is spreading lies. Here’s a closer look at defamation of character law in the U.S.

Types of Defamation of Character
In general, defamation is categorized as either slander (where the defamation is spoken) or libel (where the defamation is written). Here’s a closer look at both:

Slander: This covers any defamatory statements that are oral, or spoken. In general, these types of defamatory cases are more difficult to prove unless malice is involved (where a person sought out to intentionally hurt the victim’s reputation).
Libel: This category refers to both defamatory statements and visuals (pictures) that is published in print or broadcast in the media (usually radio, TV, or film). The key here is that the statement must be presented as a fact, not an opinion, to be considered libel.


How to Prove Defamation of Character
In order to be successful in court, a victim of defamation of character must prove several things about the defamatory statement:

The statement must be published: Basically, this means that a third party (other than the victim) must be able to testify that he or she saw or heard the statement, wither through the printed media or through speeches, gossip, or even loud conversation.
The statement must be false: If the statement is a fact of truth, however hurtful it might have been to the victim it is not considered damaging. This is why opinions are not usually counted as “defamation,” as they can’t be proven to be objectively false.
The statement must be injurious: The victim must be able to show that his or her reputation was hurt by the false statement and that there were injuries suffered as a result. This can be anything from lost work to harassment by neighbors or the press.
The statement must be unprivileged: Simply put, any communication that is considered “privileged,” such as testimony as a witness in a court of law, cannot be considered defamation. Lawyers are likewise protected under this aspect of the law.

Defamation of Character Defined | Enlighten Me

 

[Dhara]

Mark and Rhonda Lesher of Clarksville, Texas, filed a suit against anonymous commenters who accused them of being sexual deviants, molesters, and drug dealers on Topix, once self-described as "the country's largest local forum site."
'Anonymous' Posters to Pay $13M in Suit

 

[TNHarley]

got problems at home?

 

[Dhara]

A student in New South Wales took to Twitter and Facebook with a grudge against a teacher. His comments on Twitter were considered defamatory and he was ordered to pay $105,000 in damages to the teacher.
The Cost of Internet Defamation

 

[Dhara]

A student in New South Wales took to Twitter and Facebook with a grudge against a teacher. His comments on Twitter were considered defamatory and he was ordered to pay $105,000 in damages to the teacher.
The Cost of Internet Defamation

 

[SassyIrishLass]

I'm sensing butt hurt has taken place

 

[TNHarley]

 

[DarkFury]

Mark and Rhonda Lesher of Clarksville, Texas, filed a suit against anonymous commenters who accused them of being sexual deviants, molesters, and drug dealers on Topix, once self-described as "the country's largest local forum site."
'Anonymous' Posters to Pay $13M in Suit

A lot of what's legal depends on where the server is based.

 

[Kosh]

Mark and Rhonda Lesher of Clarksville, Texas, filed a suit against anonymous commenters who accused them of being sexual deviants, molesters, and drug dealers on Topix, once self-described as "the country's largest local forum site."
'Anonymous' Posters to Pay $13M in Suit

A lot of what's legal depends on where the server is based.

In many cases it can be as simple as party affiliation!

 

[JakeStarkey]

If you are willing to defame character, be willing to take the consequences.

 

[ZackB]

Mark and Rhonda Lesher of Clarksville, Texas, filed a suit against anonymous commenters who accused them of being sexual deviants, molesters, and drug dealers on Topix, once self-described as "the country's largest local forum site."
'Anonymous' Posters to Pay $13M in Suit

USMB owes me millions. Please allow this post to serve as my demand for $10 million as a result of harm to my reputation caused by your members asserting lies against me. Your publishing of said lies amounts to libel under law and you are, therefore, liable for damages arising as a direct and proximate consequence of these false statements. You may resolve this matter by making payment to me immediately in the amount of $10 million dollars. Upon receipt I shall execute a release. If not received then I will have to explore all of my legal options in order to redress this matter. Please govern yourselves
accordingly.

P.S., make the check payable to "cash"!

 

[JakeStarkey]

Silly that ^^^ Nobody knows who you are and cares less.

The point is that anonymous posters can be held for damages for damaging real people.

Good on that.

 

[westwall]

In legal terminology, “defamation” refers to any statement given that hurts the reputation of another person. According to the law in the United States, defamation is not a crime but what’s called a tort or civil wrong, whereby the person who has been defamed has legal recourse and is able to sue the person who gave the harmful statement. Defamation of character claims can be tricky, as the courts are always trying to preserve freedom of speech and the right to political and social disagreement, with a person’s right not to have his or her life ruined by another who is spreading lies. Here’s a closer look at defamation of character law in the U.S.

Types of Defamation of Character
In general, defamation is categorized as either slander (where the defamation is spoken) or libel (where the defamation is written). Here’s a closer look at both:

Slander: This covers any defamatory statements that are oral, or spoken. In general, these types of defamatory cases are more difficult to prove unless malice is involved (where a person sought out to intentionally hurt the victim’s reputation).
Libel: This category refers to both defamatory statements and visuals (pictures) that is published in print or broadcast in the media (usually radio, TV, or film). The key here is that the statement must be presented as a fact, not an opinion, to be considered libel.


How to Prove Defamation of Character
In order to be successful in court, a victim of defamation of character must prove several things about the defamatory statement:

The statement must be published: Basically, this means that a third party (other than the victim) must be able to testify that he or she saw or heard the statement, wither through the printed media or through speeches, gossip, or even loud conversation.
The statement must be false: If the statement is a fact of truth, however hurtful it might have been to the victim it is not considered damaging. This is why opinions are not usually counted as “defamation,” as they can’t be proven to be objectively false.
The statement must be injurious: The victim must be able to show that his or her reputation was hurt by the false statement and that there were injuries suffered as a result. This can be anything from lost work to harassment by neighbors or the press.
The statement must be unprivileged: Simply put, any communication that is considered “privileged,” such as testimony as a witness in a court of law, cannot be considered defamation. Lawyers are likewise protected under this aspect of the law.

Defamation of Character Defined | Enlighten Me

Why post this here? Everyone here is ANONYMOUS! (look it up) Let me know how an unknown person is defamed on a diatribe site like this.

 

[JakeStarkey]

In legal terminology, “defamation” refers to any statement given that hurts the reputation of another person. According to the law in the United States, defamation is not a crime but what’s called a tort or civil wrong, whereby the person who has been defamed has legal recourse and is able to sue the person who gave the harmful statement. Defamation of character claims can be tricky, as the courts are always trying to preserve freedom of speech and the right to political and social disagreement, with a person’s right not to have his or her life ruined by another who is spreading lies. Here’s a closer look at defamation of character law in the U.S.

Types of Defamation of Character
In general, defamation is categorized as either slander (where the defamation is spoken) or libel (where the defamation is written). Here’s a closer look at both:

Slander: This covers any defamatory statements that are oral, or spoken. In general, these types of defamatory cases are more difficult to prove unless malice is involved (where a person sought out to intentionally hurt the victim’s reputation).
Libel: This category refers to both defamatory statements and visuals (pictures) that is published in print or broadcast in the media (usually radio, TV, or film). The key here is that the statement must be presented as a fact, not an opinion, to be considered libel.


How to Prove Defamation of Character
In order to be successful in court, a victim of defamation of character must prove several things about the defamatory statement:

The statement must be published: Basically, this means that a third party (other than the victim) must be able to testify that he or she saw or heard the statement, wither through the printed media or through speeches, gossip, or even loud conversation.
The statement must be false: If the statement is a fact of truth, however hurtful it might have been to the victim it is not considered damaging. This is why opinions are not usually counted as “defamation,” as they can’t be proven to be objectively false.
The statement must be injurious: The victim must be able to show that his or her reputation was hurt by the false statement and that there were injuries suffered as a result. This can be anything from lost work to harassment by neighbors or the press.
The statement must be unprivileged: Simply put, any communication that is considered “privileged,” such as testimony as a witness in a court of law, cannot be considered defamation. Lawyers are likewise protected under this aspect of the law.

Defamation of Character Defined | Enlighten Me

Why post this here? Everyone here is ANONYMOUS! (look it up) Let me know how an unknown person is defamed on a diatribe site like this.

Then you have not read and though about the whole thread.

 

[westwall]

In legal terminology, “defamation” refers to any statement given that hurts the reputation of another person. According to the law in the United States, defamation is not a crime but what’s called a tort or civil wrong, whereby the person who has been defamed has legal recourse and is able to sue the person who gave the harmful statement. Defamation of character claims can be tricky, as the courts are always trying to preserve freedom of speech and the right to political and social disagreement, with a person’s right not to have his or her life ruined by another who is spreading lies. Here’s a closer look at defamation of character law in the U.S.

Types of Defamation of Character
In general, defamation is categorized as either slander (where the defamation is spoken) or libel (where the defamation is written). Here’s a closer look at both:

Slander: This covers any defamatory statements that are oral, or spoken. In general, these types of defamatory cases are more difficult to prove unless malice is involved (where a person sought out to intentionally hurt the victim’s reputation).
Libel: This category refers to both defamatory statements and visuals (pictures) that is published in print or broadcast in the media (usually radio, TV, or film). The key here is that the statement must be presented as a fact, not an opinion, to be considered libel.


How to Prove Defamation of Character
In order to be successful in court, a victim of defamation of character must prove several things about the defamatory statement:

The statement must be published: Basically, this means that a third party (other than the victim) must be able to testify that he or she saw or heard the statement, wither through the printed media or through speeches, gossip, or even loud conversation.
The statement must be false: If the statement is a fact of truth, however hurtful it might have been to the victim it is not considered damaging. This is why opinions are not usually counted as “defamation,” as they can’t be proven to be objectively false.
The statement must be injurious: The victim must be able to show that his or her reputation was hurt by the false statement and that there were injuries suffered as a result. This can be anything from lost work to harassment by neighbors or the press.
The statement must be unprivileged: Simply put, any communication that is considered “privileged,” such as testimony as a witness in a court of law, cannot be considered defamation. Lawyers are likewise protected under this aspect of the law.

Defamation of Character Defined | Enlighten Me

Why post this here? Everyone here is ANONYMOUS! (look it up) Let me know how an unknown person is defamed on a diatribe site like this.

Then you have not read and though about the whole thread.

No, as usual, you didn't bother to UNDERSTAND what I posted. It is certainly possible to defame a REAL individual. However, the posters HERE are ANONYMOUS. Thus it is impossible to defame them.....

 

[Moonglow]

In legal terminology, “defamation” refers to any statement given that hurts the reputation of another person. According to the law in the United States, defamation is not a crime but what’s called a tort or civil wrong, whereby the person who has been defamed has legal recourse and is able to sue the person who gave the harmful statement. Defamation of character claims can be tricky, as the courts are always trying to preserve freedom of speech and the right to political and social disagreement, with a person’s right not to have his or her life ruined by another who is spreading lies. Here’s a closer look at defamation of character law in the U.S.

Types of Defamation of Character
In general, defamation is categorized as either slander (where the defamation is spoken) or libel (where the defamation is written). Here’s a closer look at both:

Slander: This covers any defamatory statements that are oral, or spoken. In general, these types of defamatory cases are more difficult to prove unless malice is involved (where a person sought out to intentionally hurt the victim’s reputation).
Libel: This category refers to both defamatory statements and visuals (pictures) that is published in print or broadcast in the media (usually radio, TV, or film). The key here is that the statement must be presented as a fact, not an opinion, to be considered libel.


How to Prove Defamation of Character
In order to be successful in court, a victim of defamation of character must prove several things about the defamatory statement:

The statement must be published: Basically, this means that a third party (other than the victim) must be able to testify that he or she saw or heard the statement, wither through the printed media or through speeches, gossip, or even loud conversation.
The statement must be false: If the statement is a fact of truth, however hurtful it might have been to the victim it is not considered damaging. This is why opinions are not usually counted as “defamation,” as they can’t be proven to be objectively false.
The statement must be injurious: The victim must be able to show that his or her reputation was hurt by the false statement and that there were injuries suffered as a result. This can be anything from lost work to harassment by neighbors or the press.
The statement must be unprivileged: Simply put, any communication that is considered “privileged,” such as testimony as a witness in a court of law, cannot be considered defamation. Lawyers are likewise protected under this aspect of the law.

Defamation of Character Defined | Enlighten Me

Why post this here? Everyone here is ANONYMOUS! (look it up) Let me know how an unknown person is defamed on a diatribe site like this.

Then you have not read and though about the whole thread.

No, as usual, you didn't bother to UNDERSTAND what I posted. It is certainly possible to defame a REAL individual. However, the posters HERE are ANONYMOUS. Thus it is impossible to defame them.....

It might have been a lucky guess??

 

[JakeStarkey]

In legal terminology, “defamation” refers to any statement given that hurts the reputation of another person. According to the law in the United States, defamation is not a crime but what’s called a tort or civil wrong, whereby the person who has been defamed has legal recourse and is able to sue the person who gave the harmful statement. Defamation of character claims can be tricky, as the courts are always trying to preserve freedom of speech and the right to political and social disagreement, with a person’s right not to have his or her life ruined by another who is spreading lies. Here’s a closer look at defamation of character law in the U.S.

Types of Defamation of Character
In general, defamation is categorized as either slander (where the defamation is spoken) or libel (where the defamation is written). Here’s a closer look at both:

Slander: This covers any defamatory statements that are oral, or spoken. In general, these types of defamatory cases are more difficult to prove unless malice is involved (where a person sought out to intentionally hurt the victim’s reputation).
Libel: This category refers to both defamatory statements and visuals (pictures) that is published in print or broadcast in the media (usually radio, TV, or film). The key here is that the statement must be presented as a fact, not an opinion, to be considered libel.


How to Prove Defamation of Character
In order to be successful in court, a victim of defamation of character must prove several things about the defamatory statement:

The statement must be published: Basically, this means that a third party (other than the victim) must be able to testify that he or she saw or heard the statement, wither through the printed media or through speeches, gossip, or even loud conversation.
The statement must be false: If the statement is a fact of truth, however hurtful it might have been to the victim it is not considered damaging. This is why opinions are not usually counted as “defamation,” as they can’t be proven to be objectively false.
The statement must be injurious: The victim must be able to show that his or her reputation was hurt by the false statement and that there were injuries suffered as a result. This can be anything from lost work to harassment by neighbors or the press.
The statement must be unprivileged: Simply put, any communication that is considered “privileged,” such as testimony as a witness in a court of law, cannot be considered defamation. Lawyers are likewise protected under this aspect of the law.

Defamation of Character Defined | Enlighten Me

Why post this here? Everyone here is ANONYMOUS! (look it up) Let me know how an unknown person is defamed on a diatribe site like this.

Then you have not read and though about the whole thread.

No, as usual, you didn't bother to UNDERSTAND what I posted. It is certainly possible to defame a REAL individual. However, the posters HERE are ANONYMOUS. Thus it is impossible to defame them.....

Wanted to see if you caught it. You did.

However, we do have a rule about flaming members and no content.

Hope you are feeling well and good to see you.

 

[westwall]

In legal terminology, “defamation” refers to any statement given that hurts the reputation of another person. According to the law in the United States, defamation is not a crime but what’s called a tort or civil wrong, whereby the person who has been defamed has legal recourse and is able to sue the person who gave the harmful statement. Defamation of character claims can be tricky, as the courts are always trying to preserve freedom of speech and the right to political and social disagreement, with a person’s right not to have his or her life ruined by another who is spreading lies. Here’s a closer look at defamation of character law in the U.S.

Types of Defamation of Character
In general, defamation is categorized as either slander (where the defamation is spoken) or libel (where the defamation is written). Here’s a closer look at both:

Slander: This covers any defamatory statements that are oral, or spoken. In general, these types of defamatory cases are more difficult to prove unless malice is involved (where a person sought out to intentionally hurt the victim’s reputation).
Libel: This category refers to both defamatory statements and visuals (pictures) that is published in print or broadcast in the media (usually radio, TV, or film). The key here is that the statement must be presented as a fact, not an opinion, to be considered libel.


How to Prove Defamation of Character
In order to be successful in court, a victim of defamation of character must prove several things about the defamatory statement:

The statement must be published: Basically, this means that a third party (other than the victim) must be able to testify that he or she saw or heard the statement, wither through the printed media or through speeches, gossip, or even loud conversation.
The statement must be false: If the statement is a fact of truth, however hurtful it might have been to the victim it is not considered damaging. This is why opinions are not usually counted as “defamation,” as they can’t be proven to be objectively false.
The statement must be injurious: The victim must be able to show that his or her reputation was hurt by the false statement and that there were injuries suffered as a result. This can be anything from lost work to harassment by neighbors or the press.
The statement must be unprivileged: Simply put, any communication that is considered “privileged,” such as testimony as a witness in a court of law, cannot be considered defamation. Lawyers are likewise protected under this aspect of the law.

Defamation of Character Defined | Enlighten Me

Why post this here? Everyone here is ANONYMOUS! (look it up) Let me know how an unknown person is defamed on a diatribe site like this.

Then you have not read and though about the whole thread.

No, as usual, you didn't bother to UNDERSTAND what I posted. It is certainly possible to defame a REAL individual. However, the posters HERE are ANONYMOUS. Thus it is impossible to defame them.....

Wanted to see if you caught it. You did.

However, we do have a rule about flaming members and no content.

Hope you are feeling well and good to see you.

Feeling great, though tired. We were visiting relatives in Paris, and in my case doing some building maintenance on our flat, for the last 11 days. My wife's grand uncle celebrated his 100th birthday while we were there so a great time was had by all.

 

[HenryBHough]

Before one can sue for defamation of character one must first have character.

 

[Ravi]

Wow, can I sue Eunuch2008 for calling me Rati? Aweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesoooooooooooooooooooooomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee