"Every person you write something negative about won't sue you for
defamation or libel, they might flame you or just try to set the record
straight by replying to the message. But if you post false information
about another user and disgrace them in public, they have the right to
take you to court -- and they could win a big settlement if they can
prove you were negligent."
"You should be able to prove -- beyond a reasonable doubt -- that what you write is true. If you can't prove it, you should do some more research or ommit the statement. Not only for ethical reasons but also because when your giving information to a large audience you should be sure what you are writing is true."
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