Public fora and the law

[Monyx]

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.

[BLACKZOOK]

f*** off you unemployable - retarded -gay -hermaphrodite.

Does that qualify monyx????

[simmo]

Not that's there's anything wrong with that

[Astro]

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.

[pan]

f*** off you unemployable - retarded -gay -hermaphrodite.

Does that qualify monyx????

Did someone say hemaphrodite?

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,221...62,00.html

[wearlej]

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.

[Holger the Dane]

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!!

[tenacious]

f*** off you unemployable - retarded -gay -hermaphrodite.

Does that qualify monyx????

Did someone say hemaphrodite?

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,221...62,00.html

That lamb is f@#$%d !!!