Hate Blog
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Yes, that’s exactly what I mean. I don’t know about WordPress, but it works more often than it doesn’t work. They can, after all, simply suspend the page or move it to Drafts while the dispute goes on.
Libel laws in the UK are much more predatory than in the US, and you can sue in the UK for offences which actually occurred in other countries. That puts you in a strong position.
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On a point of law – to be exact you may not sue in the UK for offences which take place in other countries.
You may sue where the publication (ie the readership) is in the UK regardless of origin. However I might add that what might be very unfairly described as minor libels, with private citizens, limited publication and no proof of loss are increasingly being suppressed in the jurisdiction. In Jameel a number of immensely damaging allegations were published on the net and the case was struck out as an abuse of process – upheld on appeal. Do not get me started………… -
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*throws in 2p*
ektaone if your not the person involved why get bothered over it? You said it yourself you reported it to the staff, they looked and decided not to action on it (simply by the fact its still there).
I’d assume you’ve already informed the person it involves, and if you havent you should of. It’s upto them to take legal action. Whether your a friend of the person, or just a bystander, you can not take legal action on thier behalf, they have to do it themselves. And frankly if they cant be bothered to do anything about it, then you should let the matter drop.
I’ve been a victim of similar stuff over the past 5 years, as a member of one of the UK’s only officially recognised pagan temples im frequently featured on christian sites as a focal point of hate. I could sue, but frankly i dont see the point, for every site you take down another can be put up. One site actually did a full defamation of character that included both racist and sexist comments. Was i offended and hurt over it, sure i was, and i even consulted a lawyer. His reply was that he’d be happy to sue. Problem was that as soon as its down it’ll most likely reappear elsewhere and i’d have to start all over again. I could apply to have a restraining order, but at the time it was a cost i couldnt afford, and again i didnt see the point.
Finally, its been up for 9months with no activity, just let the matter drop. Keep dragging it out over and over only publicises the matter more. If the person its aimed at isnt going to sue, just drop it and let it die. It’s not worth the ulcer.
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Good advice. Actually, it just occurred to me that at nine months without an Update, Technorati will have essentially written them off. Yes, the content will still exist, but it becomes more and more obscure as time passes. And of course the best remedy for someone saying bad things about you is more people saying good things about you.
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In Polanski a limited readership of the article was found to exist in the UK. The issue in that case was different. The issue was whether it was proper for a fugitive from US justice to seek a remedy in our courts, and to give evidence by video link from Paris for the purpose of avoiding arrest and deportation from the UK.
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