[el_chupacabra]

In diversity actions, you must also meet the minimum threshold amount in controversy. I think plaintiff would have a difficult time convincing a judge that a statement made on an internet discussion forum was the direct and proximate cause of damage exeeding the statutory minimum.

I also doubt that posting internet message board entries from your home in Idaho would be sufficient to give the Fla District Court personal jurisdiction.

But don't let that get in the way of your efforts to intimidate.

[TheAngryClam]

Just plead over the amount in damages- it's not a likely to recover, just possibly could.

And the limit is not very high considering the amount awarded in most tort cases these days.