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Public fora and the law - Monyx - 03-08-2007
Just a timely reminder, it is regarded in Australia that a defamatory matter is defined as published matter which tends to:
* adversely affect the reputation of a person
* deter others from associating or dealing with a person
* expose a person to ridicule, or
* injure a person in their occupation or financial standing.
Yes there are defences based on truth, public interest, contextual truth etc., but it rapidly gets expensive and/or consuming explaining yourself through the proper channels. It doesn't help that there is no single piece of legislation that covers this.
RE: Public fora and the law - BLACKZOOK - 03-08-2007
f*** off you unemployable - retarded -gay -hermaphrodite.
Does that qualify monyx????
RE: Public fora and the law - simmo - 03-08-2007
Not that's there's anything wrong with that
RE: Public fora and the law - Astro - 03-08-2007
Hmmm... might want to check contract law too, especially the bit about breach of contract. One party might find that they receive $1 compensation and are then counter-sued for many thousands. If an offer is made publicly, contract law still applies. The court then determines if a 'reasonable person' would have expected delivery prior to the time of raising the suit. All in all, no-one really wins such actions, except the lawyers. It causes bad blood and ruins friendships.
RE: Public fora and the law - pan - 03-08-2007
BLACKZOOK Wrote:f*** off you unemployable - retarded -gay -hermaphrodite.
Does that qualify monyx????
Did someone say hemaphrodite?
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22177823-13762,00.html
RE: Public fora and the law - wearlej - 06-08-2007
Defamation is a tricky thing, you'd need about 50K I reckon to get the ball rolling, and unless you already have a high public profile you'll get sfa back even if you win it.
RE: Public fora and the law - Holger the Dane - 06-08-2007
The other unfortunate thing is that, in order to defend yourself, you have to shell out your hard earned.. Just as you all said.
NOT WORTH IT FOLKS!!
RE: Public fora and the law - tenacious - 06-08-2007
pan Wrote:BLACKZOOK Wrote:f*** off you unemployable - retarded -gay -hermaphrodite.
Does that qualify monyx????
Did someone say hemaphrodite?
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,22177823-13762,00.html
That lamb is f@#$%d !!!