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Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
I don't find anything there that I disagree with.

I don't agree with people talking about suing here since we're just using pseudonyms, but that all changes the moment somebody here gets doxed.

I'm especially happy with the law that states that you have a right to your own image. When I was working at KMart there was this guy who would take pictures of people he didn't like at work without them knowing and he'd put stupid word bubbles with stupid phrases and put it on his Facebook. For all I know, there's more than one of me on there. Fortunately, I work with mostly older people where I'm at now and nobody is going around snapping on their phones. I don't even see people pulling out phones on break, but at the other job there would be 8 to 10 phones out every break.

Did you know you actually own a certain amount of "air space" above your house? It varies wildly from locale to locale so I couldn't tell you how much you have. 10 years ago I would have said "who cares", but now that drones are becoming a thing this is important.

There are actually some laws in some states that allow you to "hunt" drones. lol

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Originally posted by captaincrunch:
http://bit.ly/1pZgPfl

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Think before you post: It’s a warning you’ve likely heard before in this social media era. But can what you post land you in serious trouble with the law?

It’s no secret, people seem to be more gutsy with what they say online. Internet trolls take it to the extreme. But many of you could even be guilty of posting a snarky comment or embarrassing photo of a friend somewhere on the internet.

What you might not know is that this can land you in legal hot water and could cost you some serious cash.

On your Twitter or Facebook account, It’s more than likely you’ll find an unflattering photo or post about a stranger. But what if this were to happen to you? Hundreds of people like, share and comment. Do you have any legal recourse against anyone? Law Professor and social media expert Mark Bartholomew says it is possible. “There are certain avenues that allow you to sue someone for posting images or saying certain things on social media,” he said.

“If you took someones picture without their permission, and posted it on Twitter, or Instagram or Facebook, you’re violating their publicity rights, their rights to their own image,” Bartholomew said.

And a lot of times this happens without you even knowing.

“Oftentimes what you’re doing is a violation of the law, it’s just that people aren’t aware of this because the technology is so new,” he said.

These cases are rare, most of the time what happens online stays there, and no one bothers to sue. But, Bartholomew says, that’s changing.

“We see a situation where the courts are thinking, yeah maybe this is a law that just doesn’t apply to celebrities, it applies to regular people too and once we get a little momentum in that direction I could see more of these lawsuits,” he said.

Social media and online content litigation is one of the fastest growing legal specialties in the U.S. The number of cases filed every month has risen consistently since 2007.

Bartholomew said, “You have a right to your own image. People can’t take that without your permission.”

The key to being sued on social media is, defamation. It has to be a post that is harmful to your reputation in a tangible way.

He said, “Defamation refers to a situation where you say something that is usually untrue and maligns someones character in a way that harms them. Just posting that picture of someone that is unflattering, that’s not defamation.”

For avid social media users, it’s those posting anonymously that makes them want to take action.

Francesa Harris from Angola said, “People don’t feel bad at all, which is kind of the worst thing about social media. They’re just behind the screen typing whatever, and they just log off and never think twice.”

Samantha Fishel said, “Especially with like girls and stuff, I feel like they’re a lot more likely to be mean, just because it’s not face-to-face, so it gives people more confidence then it would in person.”

If you’ve fallen victim to this social media “crime” know there are options.

But experts say you should know who is posting about you.

Bartholomew said, “If you can’t find the anonymous poster, you’re kind of out of luck.”

If you’re posting something online, be careful of what kind of attention it might bring.

Bartholomew said, “you might attract the kind of post and response that could be upsetting, harmful or even defamatory.”

These days you can hire a service that can manage your social media life for you. Companies like “Reputation Defender” act as almost a crisis public relations for your social media profiles. But it will cost you. The service charges between hundreds of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.

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Originally posted by captaincrunch:

I agree - thought it was a fairly complete, well written article about the basic concepts involved. I disagree with you about doxxing - at least what I think you are implying - since everything said up to that point would be directed at unknown individuals and perhaps multiple people using a single username - how would any of us know?
The worst I've seen here is name calling and of course legal threats. The former is common in most forums and especially this section of this forum. We all know part of the typical FFF.net welcome warning for newbs: "Howdy! Here's your browncoat and a mug of mudder's milk! Stay out of RWED if you have a glass chin and have a shiny time elsewhere!"

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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:

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Originally posted by captaincrunch:
http://bit.ly/1pZgPfl

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – Think before you post: It’s a warning you’ve likely heard before in this social media era. But can what you post land you in serious trouble with the law?

It’s no secret, people seem to be more gutsy with what they say online. Internet trolls take it to the extreme. But many of you could even be guilty of posting a snarky comment or embarrassing photo of a friend somewhere on the internet.

What you might not know is that this can land you in legal hot water and could cost you some serious cash.

On your Twitter or Facebook account, It’s more than likely you’ll find an unflattering photo or post about a stranger. But what if this were to happen to you? Hundreds of people like, share and comment. Do you have any legal recourse against anyone? Law Professor and social media expert Mark Bartholomew says it is possible. “There are certain avenues that allow you to sue someone for posting images or saying certain things on social media,” he said.

“If you took someones picture without their permission, and posted it on Twitter, or Instagram or Facebook, you’re violating their publicity rights, their rights to their own image,” Bartholomew said.

And a lot of times this happens without you even knowing.

“Oftentimes what you’re doing is a violation of the law, it’s just that people aren’t aware of this because the technology is so new,” he said.

These cases are rare, most of the time what happens online stays there, and no one bothers to sue. But, Bartholomew says, that’s changing.

“We see a situation where the courts are thinking, yeah maybe this is a law that just doesn’t apply to celebrities, it applies to regular people too and once we get a little momentum in that direction I could see more of these lawsuits,” he said.

Social media and online content litigation is one of the fastest growing legal specialties in the U.S. The number of cases filed every month has risen consistently since 2007.

Bartholomew said, “You have a right to your own image. People can’t take that without your permission.”

The key to being sued on social media is, defamation. It has to be a post that is harmful to your reputation in a tangible way.

He said, “Defamation refers to a situation where you say something that is usually untrue and maligns someones character in a way that harms them. Just posting that picture of someone that is unflattering, that’s not defamation.”

For avid social media users, it’s those posting anonymously that makes them want to take action.

Francesa Harris from Angola said, “People don’t feel bad at all, which is kind of the worst thing about social media. They’re just behind the screen typing whatever, and they just log off and never think twice.”

Samantha Fishel said, “Especially with like girls and stuff, I feel like they’re a lot more likely to be mean, just because it’s not face-to-face, so it gives people more confidence then it would in person.”

If you’ve fallen victim to this social media “crime” know there are options.

But experts say you should know who is posting about you.

Bartholomew said, “If you can’t find the anonymous poster, you’re kind of out of luck.”

If you’re posting something online, be careful of what kind of attention it might bring.

Bartholomew said, “you might attract the kind of post and response that could be upsetting, harmful or even defamatory.”

These days you can hire a service that can manage your social media life for you. Companies like “Reputation Defender” act as almost a crisis public relations for your social media profiles. But it will cost you. The service charges between hundreds of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.

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Is this "CC gets a clue?"

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I agree - thought it was a fairly complete, well written article about the basic concepts involved.- GSTRING

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I disagree with you about doxxing - at least what I think you are implying - since everything said up to that point would be directed at unknown individuals and perhaps multiple people using a single username - how would any of us know?

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No worries here. There is no one here who could bring charges against another because they are guilty of the same or worse.

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Originally posted by SIGNYM:

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No worries here. There is no one here who could bring charges against another because they are guilty of the same or worse.

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Not true. But if that's what you have to tell yourself, keep at it. I'm just laughing at you from the sidelines.

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Laugh away stupid as the rest of us laugh because you do nothing.


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Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Here's the deal THUGR (and I'm going to repeat what I posted b4, MAYBE you get it this time, but with your mental capacity that's always a doubtful thing)

SO FAR, no lawsuit is possible. and that's because no harm has been done to anyone. That's how civil law works: No harm, no foul.

HOWEVER, should I or KIKI be doxed, and that causes harm, then the hammer is there to nail you into the dirt. And ALL of your previous posts, even tho they previously anonymous, become relevant.

Got it?

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OK, maybe this time you will get it. It's you who's afraid, hence the threats to me in this thread. My response...



It's you who is afraid of being searched out. Seeing your private and identifying information on the internet. That's what dox means. My response...



Get it, threaten away. My response.......OH yeah, you just admitted here I never slandered you "no harm has been done to anyone." So much for that case comrade troll.

Hey kiki


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Originally posted by SIGNYM:

Oh good: You shut up for once.

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A pictures worth a thousand words dummy. Take another look.


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