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Subject: Re: It's clear you are neither an attorney, nor possess any clue (as you aver) as to the legal standards which must be met in order to prove libel. Please stop trying to intimidate free speech here, no matter how unflattering it may be here. While the general sentiment you express for encouraging civility is all warm and fuzzy, boards such as these often flourish on rumor and controversy. Perhaps you don't patronize many other message boards, because what's said here is truly tame in comparison to some of the bashing that goes on. Your advice for kindness is well-intentioned, but I'm quite sure you're not ready to practice law. Author: No name [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 13:45:35 10/28/09 Wed In reply to: 's message, "It's clear you are neither an attorney, nor possess any clue (as you aver) as to the legal standards which must be met in order to prove libel. Please stop trying to intimidate free speech here, no matter how unflattering it may be here. While the general sentiment you express for encouraging civility is all warm and fuzzy, boards such as these often flourish on rumor and controversy. Perhaps you don't patronize many other message boards, because what's said here is truly tame in comparison to some of the bashing that goes on. Your advice for kindness is well-intentioned, but I'm quite sure you're not ready to practice law." on 12:04:34 10/28/09 Wed [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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Subject Author Date You are wrong about my knowledge of the law. In fact the legal standard to file suit for libel is remarkably low. If those people posting lies and innuendo feel intimidated by the thought of defending themselves to the tune of tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees because they think character assissination is cute or funny or in some warped way going to win a title, then so be it. I am merely passing along information to those who might not have realized how serious their actions could alter their financial lives if they anger the wrong person with a deep pocket book and good counsel. (NT) No name 13:53:56 10/28/09 Wed Please read my previous post very carefully. (click down) No name 19:26:19 10/28/09 Wed and please read my post above very carefully, as well -- No name, 11:43:22 10/29/09 Thu Spreading lies or unpleasant comments on an internet message board does not equal libel. That is MY point, and the crux of my disagreement with you. Click in. -- No name, 12:28:55 10/29/09 Thu Should be INcorrectly above!!! Missed it while editing!!! (NT) -- No name, 12:30:23 10/29/09 Thu yes, you are incorrect. -- No name, 17:12:11 10/29/09 Thu Wow. Off the mark on so many counts. -- No name, 18:25:58 10/29/09 Thu I made my points, you made yours. -- No name, 20:09:41 10/29/09 Thu Still waiting. -- No name, 13:06:28 10/30/09 Fri AMEN , WHOEVER YOU ARE THANK YOU! IT'S ABOUT TIME! -- WHO'S THE REAL ANTAGONIST ?, 14:39:31 11/03/09 Tue