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by readitmeow 3580 days ago
Is it still libel or defamation if it's all true?
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ceejayoz 3580 days ago
No, but that's not the point.

Not everyone has $50k and the time to fight a libel/defamation suit.

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readitmeow 3580 days ago
True, but the alternative is letting people like this get away just because they have power and/or money. Tough situation to be in.
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k-mcgrady 3580 days ago
Not really. She left enough clues that people on HN could figure it all out pretty quickly. Seems like a good middle ground to exposing them but protecting yourself.
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dalke 3580 days ago
California has a broad anti-SLAPP law that would keep this from costing $50K. She would likely win attorney fees as well. IANAL.
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overcast 3580 days ago
That acronym should really not exist.
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hamish-donovon 3578 days ago
What's wrong with SLAPP?
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dalke 3578 days ago
I assumed it was a problem with IANAL.
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dragonwriter 3579 days ago
> Is it still libel or defamation if it's all true?

No, but that's part of what would be at issue in a lawsuit.

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