Defamation—also called calumny, vilification, slander (for transitory statements), and libel (for written, broadcast, or otherwise published words)—is the communication of a statement that makes a claim, expressly stated or implied to be factual, that may give an individual, business, product, group, government, or nation a negative image. It is usually, but not always,[1] a requirement that this claim be false and that the publication is communicated to someone other than the person defamed (the claimant).
In common law jurisdictions, slander refers to a malicious, false and defamatory spoken statement or report, while libel refers to any other form of communication such as written words or images. Most jurisdictions allow legal actions, civil and/or criminal, to deter various kinds of defamation and retaliate against groundless criticism. Related to defamation is public disclosure of private facts, which arises where one person reveals information that is not of public concern, and the release of which would offend a reasonable person. "Unlike [with] libel, truth is not a defense for invasion of privacy."[2]
False light laws are "intended primarily to protect the plaintiff's mental or emotional well-being."[3] If a publication of information is false, then a tort of defamation might have occurred. If that communication is not technically false but is still misleading, then a tort of false light might have occurred.[3]
In most civil law jurisdictions, defamation is dealt with as a crime rather than a tort.[4]
A person who destroys another's reputation may be referred to as a famacide, defamer, or slanderer. The Latin phrase famosus libellus means a libelous writing.
and if reading my blog or that of my friends upsets you so much you are willing to risk this, the solution is
DON'T READ OUR BLOGS.
3 comments:
Jules, I'm 100% in your court if you don't like it don't read it and we really don't want to hear the snide comments and false things being said on the side.
I think everyone has to watch what they say and print now days - words travel far to fast.
About time someone said something about this juvenile behaviour! Darl, I have always admired the way you have kept away from these bitter women and their dramas. What a shame they can't do the same. Sad. They are missing out on some wonderful friendships. Love You Madly!
I haven't been checking in regularly...sorry life is crazy. I don't pretend to know what is going on, but I am sorry that you are dealing with something like this. I have always admired you for how you handle things. I am constantly amazed at how some people thrive in Drama.
Stay your course, and you will be fine! I know you have a great group of friends to help support you.
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