Avoiding libel as a blogger

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If you've got a blog or you use Squidoo or tweet or publish online, somewhere in the back of your head you need to pay attention to what it means to libel someone.

Glasser on libel 

International Libel and Privacy Handbook: A Global Reference for Journalists, Publishers, Webmasters, and Lawyers, Second Edition

International Libel and Privacy Handbook: A Global Reference for Journalists, Publishers, Webmasters, and Lawyers, Second Edition

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This book is not a watered-down simplification, nor is it a child's toy. It is the tool of choice for journalists, publishers and professionals who write about other people.

It's pretty simple: if you ever choose to write about someone in a less than positive light, you can save yourself a great deal of time and money if you'll take a few minutes to read this book first.

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Cash_Flow wrote...

this is something fantastic.. thanks for the info..

ReplyPosted July 02, 2009

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ReplyPosted May 17, 2009

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johnrapp wrote...

I didn't realize libel was something to be concerned about as a blogger. That's a good point, but I have a hard time imagining someone suing someone else for words exchanged online. Okay, I can imagine it, but I can't really see them winning the case. But having not read this book, I really don't know much about it.

I did expect some more content on here for this being your highest rated lens. Why is this so popular, is it the fundraiser thing?

ReplyPosted February 13, 2009

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Coh-Crou wrote

Agreed. Negative things cannot live without the attention we tend to give to them. Focus on the good and it shall breathe instead.

Reply Posted February 12, 2009

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diannehansen wrote...

Hi Seth,

You are so important to me! I take to heart what you've said here about libel and your daily blog today was also pertinent to me. "Make the World Smaller" encourages me to live big in my small niche (bipolar health treatment plan, a safety net of sorts). I wish I had your email address because I heard you say that you answer all your hundreds of emails every day!

You're definitely the best blogger in the world, Seth, and I admire you...

ReplyPosted February 11, 2009

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access2 wrote...

Injurious statements are libelous if they are untrue. Simply put : Don't lie.

ReplyPosted February 10, 2009

 
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