About 10 years ago, truth was banned as a defense against libel
and slander.  It was a part of the kindler, gentler 90's, where
even if it were true, if it were defamatory, you shouldn't
print it or say it.  The rags have a high enough income that
they either settle out of court, or pay up.

George


"John (EBo) David" wrote:
> 
> Bob George wrote:
> >
> > "George Toft" <george@georgetoft.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I believe $1600 falls under "Small Claims" and is heard before
> > > a judge.  No jury, no lawyers.  If the plaintiff wins, he
> > > gets a judgement for the amount plus all costs.  Collecting
> > > on that judgement is another story altogether.
> >
> > I also believe (though IANAL) that THREATENING but not actually suing opens
> > one up to litigation as well. Now the two should be well and truly locked in
> > mortal combat. The lawyers are laughing I'm sure.
> 
> I had not known that tidbit...
> 
> > I still don't see why we can't be civil about it and hold a duel to the
> > death. Having given it more thought, I think having combatants bludgeon each
> > other with 5.25 inch drives would be more appropriate (and cheaper). I think
> > after expenses, and an open-source funeral (or two?), we might still have
> > some funds left over to donate to a suitable open source effort. I bet
> > attendance would be up at THAT meeting.
> 
> As to defimation and dueling..  I would say let's give Nigal a chance to
> prove his abilities.  Can he deliver?  Knowing that is important in a
> small comunity like ours.  Based on posts here, etc., I may refer work
> to the various parties involved.  If I do that I like to know thier real
> abilities (not the hype) because somethimes it is not enough to hedge
> one's words like: "I have not worked with him, but I understand that XYZ
> has done this sort of thing before and you can reach him at..."
> 
> > If nothing else, it moves the issue well and truly off list.
> 
> not so sure...  I think it would be the topic of conversation for YEARS
> TO COME!  ;-)
> 
> > - Bob
> >  (Wondering if The Deer Hunter is out on DVD)
> 
> and the remake The Bug Hunter ;-)
> 
>   EBo --
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