Fortunatly, it doesn't matter. In order to win a lible suit you have to show:
A) The published information is known to be untrue by the author
B) The author was representing said information as fact (meaning that it was not intended to be a joke)
That a resonable person would believe that the information was true (the pubilcation is credable)
So, all one has to do is place a disclaimer at the end of ones post in order to avoid litigation
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"And also was able to figure out who Super Man's alter ego was.
Yeah, a real testement to Batman's genius. (Clark Kent can't be Superman, he wears glasses and Superman doesn't. If he took his glasses off he wouldn't be able to see)
My guess is that he's got a sample of a real turntable scratch that is triggered whenever the encoder's shaft changes direction, and changes pitch based on speed.
Hoe does one go about slandering the Catholic Church? I mean, they have actualy done almost every nasty thing you could accuse them of. Oh yeah and they don't pay taxes either. In fact since Vatican City is an independent nation, they probably collect taxes (but I don't know).
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B) The author was representing said information as fact (meaning that it was not intended to be a joke)
That a resonable person would believe that the information was true (the pubilcation is credable)
So, all one has to do is place a disclaimer at the end of ones post in order to avoid litigation
DISCLAIMER:
The contents of this post are the sole opinions of it's author and in no way refect the opinions os Slashdot, nor should they be miscontrued as absolute fact. I am not an attorney and am not in any way qualified to give legal advice.
** "Muppets" is a registered trademark of Henson Associates Incorperated.
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Yeah, a real testement to Batman's genius. (Clark Kent can't be Superman, he wears glasses and Superman doesn't. If he took his glasses off he wouldn't be able to see)
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My guess is that he's got a sample of a real turntable scratch that is triggered whenever the encoder's shaft changes direction, and changes pitch based on speed.
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You mean actually read the article? Sacrilege!
Isn't there already a legal precedent that specifically allows one to make fun of Jerry Falwell?