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A few months ago, I wrote some stuff (not very good stuff) on my blog concerning a particular relative. No names were mentioned, though I did state the relationship (along with a variety of swear words and curses). Let's just say that our families have never had a good relationship since the day I was born.
Anyway, he found it (I have no idea how) and emailed the posts to the extended family, along with any other posts that concerned them. I have since deleted the blog and put another in its place, mainly so they can still read what I think about their actions (no names, though).
The Acidflask affair got into the newspapers recently, and just today he sent an email to my mom and some other relatives. (You can read it here: http://cimorene-86.blogspot.com along with alot of stuff I wrote when I got pissed off)
Maybe at first sight the posts make me seem like some bitch, but I really was pissed off at the way he treated people - my mom, my grandparents, everybody. Any comments? -
hmm.. and how would be read the issue when all we see is a disclaimer? =)
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read the disclaimer...it's quite well written you knowOriginally posted by waattaa!:hmm.. and how would be read the issue when all we see is a disclaimer? =)
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Lol... You see on the right there there's this whole bunch of words...? Click on "Journal"...
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arh my bad =)
sorrie wasnt noticing. nice template btw. -
haha... thank u thank u... i took quite alot of time trying to make sure no loopholes lor... lolx...Originally posted by bratpig:read the disclaimer...it's quite well written you know -
Very nice template and it's a pity u have to end it...
though i dun really know what u were talking about... no head and tail, but can imagine u must have been really pissed off. -
:lol nasty relative u have
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Sorry yet again for not reading properly, its really hard to comment actually if we do not know the situation. But ive heard many incidents like that, in fact u may be my friends cousin! (anti that rude uncle of cos). Many people do not think b4 they react, it gets really pissing at times when the worst of all that person shares the same blood as u. my blog use to be what i call "my ranting ground", personal thoughts -which included vulger words too - the bitching online helps ppl lose the steam which is good, better than picking up a fight.
there is no such thing as freedom of speech. its all bout sueing here and there. -
your friend's cousin? whoops... the only cousins who know about this are from that side of the family... don scare me...!!!Originally posted by waattaa!:Sorry yet again for not reading properly, its really hard to comment actually if we do not know the situation. But ive heard many incidents like that, in fact u may be my friends cousin! (anti that rude uncle of cos). Many people do not think b4 they react, it gets really pissing at times when the worst of all that person shares the same blood as u. my blog use to be what i call "my ranting ground", personal thoughts -which included vulger words too - the bitching online helps ppl lose the steam which is good, better than picking up a fight.
there is no such thing as freedom of speech. its all bout sueing here and there.
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haha in that case u got to reason to be scared about, thats because she is in ur situation? =)
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er... don geddit... haha... n i'm nt exactly scared lar... jst freaked tt ur friend may be my cousin... lolx...Originally posted by waattaa!:haha in that case u got to reason to be scared about, thats because she is in ur situation? =)
n ya... hard to comment without all the facts... but then, i don't want to get sued for defamation (which is what his email implied, btw)... lolx... anyone got any idea if i'm sue-able? -
have decided to shut down the blog... still need legal advice, though...
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under what context did he say he was going to sue u about? U didnt state any names although u did state the relationship. It could always be "fiction", thus if he was going to sue u just because u used "my Uncle" in ur "story".. i feel he has no stand. But then again, lawyers are smart enuff to come out with something more concrete. But i honestly doubt he would sue? unless he is so bloody rich and doesnt care bout losing $$ just to win a case which i regard as bloody childish for a grown up to even consider.
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lolx... he happens to be a millionaire...Originally posted by waattaa!:under what context did he say he was going to sue u about? U didnt state any names although u did state the relationship. It could always be "fiction", thus if he was going to sue u just because u used "my Uncle" in ur "story".. i feel he has no stand. But then again, lawyers are smart enuff to come out with something more concrete. But i honestly doubt he would sue? unless he is so bloody rich and doesnt care bout losing $$ just to win a case which i regard as bloody childish for a grown up to even consider.
so u think he's just trying to scare me? -
from what im gathering yes, unless u are willing to show me the real content for me to help u evaluate, if not its alright cos u got ur reasons. But from what ive gathered so far, it would be quite funny if he does. if u ever get a letter tell me, this is 1 case i wanna see in court.
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lolx... i deleted everything... i think he saved a copy tho...
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He's probably trying to sue you. But if ur worried, then proper legal advice is needed. I dunno where can you get it for free though.
I'm certainly no legal expert. I know nowt about law and stuff. -
not surprised that he did. maybe he just wanted to show all ur extended family members that u were a bitch for ranting online about them with all the colourful language? =)Originally posted by cimorene:lolx... i deleted everything... i think he saved a copy tho... -
lolx... maybe... then he shouldn't have sent that email... it basically says i can be sued...
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hmm what did he state in the mail? that he was going to sue u/
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BLOG Facts
That's exactly what he wrote...
Information compiled from an article in The Sunday Times May 15, 2005 (Pg.42),
BLOG NO EVIL - Libel laws and angry readers make bloggers regret their online rants.
Myth 1 - Blogs are the cyber equivalent of my hardcover diary.
Fact - "Blogs cannot be considered personal space because everyone can see it. And because of that, the law of defamation still applies," said Mr. Bryan Tan, a lawyer at Tan and Tan Partnership, who specializes in IT law.
Myth 2 - My blog is password protected, so it is personal.
Fact -?"You're not off the hook even if you protect your blog with a password and give access only to certain people. As past experience with e-mail has shown, it can be copied and forwarded to the whole world in a matter of minutes".
Myth 3 - What I write in my blog is my personal opinion. I write to de-stress and express my personal views on the Internet where free speech is being practiced.
Fact - "The law allows you to have a opinion about something," said Ms Doris Chia, a partner at Harry Elias Partnership. "The comment is fair if the facts that support the comment are true and that it was made without malice".
Said lawyer Tan: "Do be sensitive about what you write. Even if it is not defamatory, would the person being targeted benefit from your views? Criticism is not wrong if it is constructive. I would advise bloggers to think about what they are putting out there and rectify it before it hurts anyone".
Myth 4 - My blog is on a website hosted overseas, so I cannot be sued here.
Fact - "Even if defamatory comments are posted on a website hosted overseas, the content publisher can be sued in a country where the website has been accessed".
Myth 5 - I am a minor, so I cannot be charged.
Fact - "A person does not have to be of a minimum age to be charged". -
Myth 3 - What I write in my blog is my personal opinion. I write to de-stress and express my personal views on the Internet where free speech is being practiced.
Fact - "The law allows you to have a opinion about something," said Ms Doris Chia, a partner at Harry Elias Partnership. "The comment is fair if the facts that support the comment are true and that it was made without malice".
Said lawyer Tan: "Do be sensitive about what you write. Even if it is not defamatory, would the person being targeted benefit from your views? Criticism is not wrong if it is constructive. I would advise bloggers to think about what they are putting out there and rectify it before it hurts anyone".
did u do anything insensitive? Plus ur comments were ur thoughts, thus would be true unless of cos with the colour language u added it may have looked much worst than wad u intended it to mean -
but even if insensitive, it's nt defamatory right? and it probably looked as bad as i intended it to be.. (which is quite bad, considering the curses)
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It may not be, but lawyers can twist nothing to something. IF U get sued that is.