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Clodfobble · 07-13-2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

Why do you not have the right to say suchthings about an individual? What is the rationale behind libel laws?

The line is always whether you are hurting anyone with your words. By speaking out against an individual, you have the possibility of hurting their career, social status, etc. But on the other hand, it is not libel* if you can prove that what you said is true in the individual's case. For example, if I said that Mr. Jones must be a thief because he is black, and it turns out that he actually has stolen things, then I cannot have damaged his reputation and am not guilty of libel, even if I was saying it in a racist fashion with no foreknowledge that he had actually stolen something.

*rkz - libel is a written defamatory statement; liable is an adjective and means to be held responsible for something.

07-13-2007, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

The line is always whether you are hurting anyone with your words. By speaking out against an individual, you have the possibility of hurting their career, social status, etc. But on the other hand, it is not libel* if you can prove that what you said is true in the individual's case. For example, if I said that Mr. Jones must be a thief because he is black, and it turns out that he actually has stolen things, then I cannot have damaged his reputation and am not guilty of libel, even if I was saying it in a racist fashion with no foreknowledge that he had actually stolen something.

*rkz - libel is a written defamatory statement; liable is an adjective and means to be held responsible for something.

I have a serious prejudice against nannies. One of the few I have.

Shawnee123 · 07-13-2007, 10:23 AM

Pete: You miserable little snake! You stole from my kin!
Ulysses Everett McGill: Who was fixin' to betray us.
Pete: You didn't know that at the time.
Ulysses Everett McGill: So I borrowed it until I did know.
Pete: That don't make no sense!
Ulysses Everett McGill: Pete, it's a fool that looks for logic in the chambers of the human heart.

Clodfobble · 07-13-2007, 08:12 PM

You lost me. Are you calling me a nanny for some reason?

07-13-2007, 08:13 PM

Net nanny, they correct people's spelling and grammar.

Clodfobble · 07-13-2007, 08:14 PM

Sorry, I wasn't doing it to be condescending. You're an educated guy and have expressed your love of reading and knowledge before. I personally appreciate it when someone lets me know I have something wrong, I honestly thought you would too. I didn't mean to nag.

07-13-2007, 08:16 PM

I'm half joking.

07-13-2007, 10:23 AM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Pete: You miserable little snake! You stole from my kin! Ulysses Everett McGill: Who was fixin' to betray us. Pete: You didn't know that at the time. Ulysses Everett McGill: So I borrowed it until I did know. Pete: That don't make no sense! Ulysses Everett McGill: Pete, it's a fool that looks for logic in the chambers of the human heart. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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07-13-2007, 08:12 PM	#4
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	You lost me. Are you calling me a nanny for some reason?

07-13-2007, 08:13 PM	#5
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Net nanny, they correct people's spelling and grammar.

07-13-2007, 08:14 PM	#6
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Sorry, I wasn't doing it to be condescending. You're an educated guy and have expressed your love of reading and knowledge before. I personally appreciate it when someone lets me know I have something wrong, I honestly thought you would too. I didn't mean to nag.

07-13-2007, 08:16 PM	#7
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	I'm half joking.

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