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Originally Posted by tzd
What are the legalities of posting a lie about a third party?
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I can say that you are devilishly handsome. Could be a lie, no ill consequences for you, no harm done. You can't do diddly unless harm is done.
I can say that you are a jackass. It's insult, and shows contempt. But it doesn't include a concrete lie that does harm. Insults are fine, legally, in the US.
I can say that you are a convicted drug dealer, and if that is incorrect, and if it harms you (lost business, etc) then you can seek remedy in the form of suing for slander.
Lie + Harm = Slander.
Harm without lie = Not slander.
Lie without Harm = Also not slander.
Why do you ask?