be careful what you post!

[SeaEagleRock8]

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So don't post stuff that may be defamatory. (Obviously!)

By the way, even if not potentially defamatory, try to keep it real, ie accurate. Aside from the risk of being sued, a separate reason to be careful about what you post is the problematic misinformation aka fake news which has become (dare I say) pandemic.
Its not a new problem, even way back when I was a kid my mum taught me 'don't believe something just because its in the papers'. But the advent of social media, and the sophistication of how data is used to manipulate, has really taken propaganda to a whole new level.
I recently came across a couple of shows on Netflix (the Social Dilemma, and the Hack), I'm finding this quite scary stuff!

 

[Loobs]

But the advent of social media, and the sophistication of how data is used to manipulate, has really taken propaganda to a whole new level.

News to me...

 

[The Who]

I'm delighted that the social media hack is going to have to pay for his defamation.
Let's hope it warns other keyboard warriors to think before they post, and that the days of being an anonymous troll are over.

 

[eaglebuzz]

Am I still allowed to say that Croker sucks?

 

[Ned]

Am I still allowed to say that Croker sucks?

Should be, as it is an opinion, one shared by many but still an opinion.

 

[simon64]

Am I still allowed to say that Croker sucks?

Statements of undeniable fact are still permitted eaglebuzz.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Am I still allowed to say that Croker sucks?

**** I hope so !!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Look I’m sure Lachie is a lovely young fella , or is my admired by his peers for fighting back from all that injury but on a fan forum we are going to say some players are great and some suck!!

AND if they read this and read that we think they suck it’s an opinion only and they have to “ suck it up Princess “

 

[Hotspur2014]

Look I’m sure Lachie is a lovely young fella , or is my admired by his peers for fighting back from all that injury but on a fan forum we are going to say some players are great and some suck!!

AND if they read this and read that we think they suck it’s an opinion only and they have to “ suck it up Princess “

These guys get paid plenty coin to suck it up !!

 

[ManlyArmy]

These guys get paid plenty coin to suck it up !!

Should never ever matter how much someone is paid.

Abuse is abuse.

 

[The better Robbo]

Can't you post anything as long as you say "allegedly" the news seems to use this one a lot!!!

 

[DUFFMAN]

Just do what the main stream media do and add one of a few words into what you write.
Alleged or appears.

 

[Peter C]

I'm delighted that the social media hack is going to have to pay for his defamation.
Let's hope it warns other keyboard warriors to think before they post, and that the days of being an anonymous troll are over.

That's providing the social media hack has any assets.
Getting a verdict in your favour is only half the battle, they now have to instigate proceedings to get paid the amount awarded, which again involves lawyers and more costs again.

 

[Shoe1]

Just do what the main stream media do and add one of a few words into what you write.
Alleged or appears.

Alleged means it’s true

 

[Peter C]

Look I’m sure Lachie is a lovely young fella , or is my admired by his peers for fighting back from all that injury but on a fan forum we are going to say some players are great and some suck!!

AND if they read this and read that we think they suck it’s an opinion only and they have to “ suck it up Princess “

Saying someone sucks as a player is not defamatory, it is merely your personal opinion, as long as nothing derogatory is said towards his character and integrity or any false claims

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Saying someone sucks as a player is not defamatory, it is merely your personal opinion, as long as nothing derogatory is said towards his character and integrity or any false claims

I’m sure he’s a great fella but I just think he sucks as a first grader , if that’s defamation well bugger me!!

 

[DUFFMAN]

I’m sure he’s a great fella but I just think he sucks as a first grader , if that’s defamation well bugger me!!

Nope not in my day but this snowflake generation might get hurt feelings which is enough.

 

[manlyfan76]

Stocks{edit(sticks)} and stones.
Remember that saying?

How times have changed.

 

[Under the Sticks]

Should never ever matter how much someone is paid.

Abuse is abuse.

That should stop those Chez haters hating!

 

[Under the Sticks]

Stocks and stones.
Remember that saying?

How times have changed.

Are you from New Zealand bro?