U2gypsy
The Fly
Individual states and countries specifically prohibit internet defamation, no matter what form it takes. Defamation consists of false and unprivileged publication which results in economic damages or personal distress. Financial loss is not necessary where the statement implies that a person is a criminal or has an unpleasant disease.
In some cases, attorneys have asked the court system to identify the authors of anonymous defamatory messages. This has been done by filing "John Doe" lawsuits and issuing subpoenas to message boards where individuals have posted the disparaging messages.
In some cases, attorneys have asked the court system to identify the authors of anonymous defamatory messages. This has been done by filing "John Doe" lawsuits and issuing subpoenas to message boards where individuals have posted the disparaging messages.
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