Take heed folks - hiding behind screennames will not defeat a Federal subpoena.
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To: Chancellor Palpatine
"hiding behind screennames will not defeat a Federal subpoena."
A very important reminder. Though the village square has expanded considerably, and those speaking up at the square might be wearing masks, it's still a village square--and people can and will hold you accountable for what you post.
whew... a great reminder not to PAD (post after drinking). ;)
To: Chancellor Palpatine
"hiding behind screennames will not defeat a Federal subpoena."
A very important reminder. Though the village square has expanded considerably, and those speaking up at the square might be wearing masks, it's still a village square--and people can and will hold you accountable for what you post.
whew... a great reminder not to PAD (post after drinking). ;)
To: Chancellor Palpatine
Hmmm, since Mr. Schindler has made strong statements on national television why hasn't Mr. Schiavo sued Mr. Schindler. If anyone has opened himself to such a lawsuit, clearly it would be Mr. Schindler, in fact, I believe Mr. Schindler welcomed such a lawsuit. (and bsome members of the national media) If Mr. Schiavo intends to sue anyone, why hasn't he proceeded against Mr. Schindler?
To: Chancellor Palpatine
If you think you have been defamed by a newspaper, magazine, radio or television station, you must make a demand for retraction before a lawsuit can be filed. If the newspaper, magazine, radio or television station publishes a retraction, you can still file suit, but your damages may be limited. Unless the media defendant acted with malice, bad faith or reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of the story, you can only recover your actual damages. No punitive damages can be assessed in the absence of these elements.Has anyone on Free Republic been demanded to make a retraction, much less refused that request?
To: Chancellor Palpatine
I can at anytime express my view or opinion based on testimony or anything else without anyone having any chance of filing slander! Slander or Libel has to be a statement that one made knowing it is false and it has to harm someone usually monetarily.
Furthermore what about someone who attempts to come on a board that is specifically set up for people to express their opinions and attempts to intimidate those not to exercise their protected right to free speech? I would be more concerned about someone filing a counter suit that this person attempted to usurp others constitutional right to free speech, got it bozo!!!!
MCD
To: Chancellor Palpatine
If the statement is made about a public official . . .or a person who is actively involved in a public controversy Michael Schiavo qualifies.
Another example of a privilege is a report on a judicial proceeding.
The reprinting of unflattering affidavits qualify -- especially since defenders of Schiavo are given free reign to respond.
1,327 posted on
10/24/2003 7:16:42 PM PDT by
Tribune7
(It's not like he let his secretary drown in his car or something.)
To: Chancellor Palpatine
If there were going to be any lawsuits against FReepers for posting this "libelous" information than why weren't any made against the SCHINDLERS and THE HOSPICE PATIENTS ALLIENCE. Well over 90 percent of the "libelous" information being posted here originated on www.terrisfight.org, www.hospicepatients.org and related web sites from assorted Right To Life and Disabled Advocates organizations.
1,333 posted on
10/24/2003 7:17:57 PM PDT by
Coral Snake
(deathculture(HospiceOf TheFlorida$uncoast == Andersonville + Aushwitz)
To: Chancellor Palpatine
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1,346 posted on
10/24/2003 7:24:47 PM PDT by
The Mayor
(Death separates us for a time; Christ will reunite us forever.)
To: Chancellor Palpatine
Good point, but I think that equivocating nest of vipers over at Democratic Underground are far more in need of such a warning than this hale & hearty band of high-minded Americans. Perhaps you should slither over there and warn them.
1,386 posted on
10/24/2003 7:42:18 PM PDT by
Mensch
(Is it me?)
To: Chancellor Palpatine
Take heed folks - hiding behind screennames will not defeat a Federal subpoena.
Heck, I don't hide behind a screen name, so here goes...
bill clinton (i42) and his concubine (97) are trailer trash, pond scum sucking socialist, that love extra rights for homosexuals, abortion on demand, and loathe the military. They are seditionist and traitors whom hate all this country was founded on.
Any questions?
5.56mm
To: Chancellor Palpatine
Well, whatever your intentions, you should have expected the Jack Thompson treatment...
To: Chancellor Palpatine; onyx; TheAngryClam; Torie; Poohbah
Palpatine,
If I had to guess, the people making the hysterical accusations are largely judgment proof. Even if they own a home, their double wide is protected by the homestead exemption. Moreover, even if a judgment could be collected against them, they would only rejoice in the opportunity to be a martyr for their cause.
There is even one poster on this forum who was represented by some dimestore outfit that makes Klayman look like a Clarence Darrow. She got her ass handed to her and has posted vanities on a semi-regular basis complaining about her plight. Yet we learn that she is still involved in other (similar) litigation.
Now we have people suing their doctors for malpractice, even though they have suffered no injuries. So much for all those complaints re frivolous lawsuits...
One of the things that most attracted me to the conservative cause was its intellectual honesty. This honesty has been crumbling over the past several years. Does anyone notice? Does anyone even care?
</ rant>
To: Chancellor Palpatine
Michael Schiavo tried to kill Terri Schiavo. I would welcome a law suit so ALL the evidence about Michael's guilt is brought out into the open. Sue away! :)
To: Chancellor Palpatine
Chancellor Palpatine wrote:
Take heed folks - hiding behind screennames will not defeat a Federal subpoena.
Chancey, take heed, - hiding behind your new screenname will not change the judgement of your peers..
Those who remember the "Massillon officer killed: Armed motorist also dies in shootout" thread; ---
-- followed by your behavior the next day on the
"Word For The Day, Wednesday, 9/11/02" thread; --
--- will never forget.
In effect, your behavior today is a mere shadow of that disruption. But disruption of this forum does seem to be your ongoing agenda..
Why is that?
1,442 posted on
10/24/2003 8:28:38 PM PDT by
tpaine
(I'm trying to be 'Mr Nice Guy', but Arnie won, & politics as usual lost. Yo!)
To: Chancellor Palpatine
I take back what I said.
I'm not glad you're here.
To: Chancellor Palpatine
To: Chancellor Palpatine
Ok, fun and games over. Time to get back to work.
Jim
1,528 posted on
10/25/2003 1:58:52 AM PDT by
Jim Robinson
(Conservative by nature... Republican by spirit... Patriot by heart... AND... ANTI-Liberal by GOD!)
To: Chancellor Palpatine
Great post, CP...just look at the hornet's nest it stirred up. It's been absolutely hilarious to watch the firing squad form up to shoot the messenger.
It has also been quite instructive to see how many FReepers are either 1. Totally ignorant of the law; and 2. Feel that it doesn't apply to them.
And the rivers of vitriol have run wide and deep in their rush to replace reasoned discourse!
The charge that you've attempted to "stifle free speech", as well, have been a source for much amusement.
Makes you wonder how tightly some people feel that shoe fitting.
Keep it up, some folks apparently need to have reality shown to them.
1,532 posted on
10/25/2003 3:57:55 AM PDT by
Long Cut
("when did Saruman The Wise abandon REASON for MADNESS?"...Gandalf The Grey)
To: Chancellor Palpatine
To: Chancellor Palpatine
Title for your thread:
DEFAMATION -- LIBEL AND SLANDER [Florida Law - FReepers Heed]Your reply #1: Take heed folks - hiding behind screennames will not defeat a Federal subpoena.
I have to admit I am confused....The Title of your thread does not correspond well with the warning in your first post.
Is this thread going to be discussing Federal Law or Florida State law?
It's obviously a popular thread, but before I slog through it maybe you can tell me which level of defamation, libel, or slander laws we're talking about.
1,593 posted on
10/25/2003 12:43:43 PM PDT by
syriacus
(A casual comment, made after watching a 3 handkerchief movie should not be binding for life.)
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