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Originally posted by notjoe
I suggest you do some learning
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So you tell me mr. expert, do none or both or one or the other apply to this?
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Main Entry: 2slander
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English sclaundre, slaundre, from Old French esclandre, from Late Latin scandalum stumbling block, offense -- more at SCANDAL
1 : the utterance of false charges or misrepresentations which defame and damage another's reputation
2 : a false and defamatory <b>oral statement</b> about a person -- compare LIBEL
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Main Entry: 1li·bel
Pronunciation: 'lI-b&l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, written declaration, from Middle French, from Latin libellus, diminutive of liber book
1 a : <b>a written statement</b> in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought b archaic : a handbill especially attacking or defaming someone
2 a : <b>a written or oral defamatory statement</b> or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression b (1) : a statement or representation published without just cause and tending to expose another to public contempt (2) : defamation of a person by written or representational means (3) : the publication of blasphemous, treasonable, seditious, or obscene writings or pictures (4) : the act, tort, or crime of publishing such a libel
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Slander only applies to oral statements. Since we don't have a recording of p1mpdogg trashing you, this post could be considered libel if proven to be false.
Be glad I saved you the $25 your community lawyer would have charged you.