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Originally Posted by redpoint5
It's not even remotely the definition, and no court in this land would hear the case.
Defamation
noun
the act of defaming; false or unjustified injury of the good reputation of another...
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I agree that defamation is based upon relating a falsehood. Whereas in this case there is no basis for defamation because the recording of the incident is based upon truth, showing what happened.
However, if Mr. White were to suffer loss of reputation due to a harassment campaign, those who may have aided or abetted harassment could be liable for their part in promoting it.
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I agree that Frank's sharing of public information may be close to incitement to harassment, but not quite. Frank has wisely chosen to refrain from suggesting that anyone should act negatively towards Mr. White. His post contained only facts, with some humor thrown in for entertainment.
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Yes, Frank has stopped short shy of it by just a hair. But seriously -
do you honestly think that anyone is going to call up Mr. White to offer him sympathy?
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Had Frank actually incited harassment, I would be admonishing right along with you. Since that next step was never taken, I have nothing but congratulations for Frank.
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Broadcasting his name address and phone number is providing opportunity for potential harassment of him. Why else would anyone want to contact Mr. White? The motive for broadcasting his information is one of retribution or revenge, based upon public outrage. There is an element of vigilantism in doing that.
Two wrongs don't make a right. Neither is vengeance a substitute for true justice.