Soxbadger Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Steff, I was just saying that if some how a lawyer was able to craft a way to make Soxtalk liable for the statements of its posters, that even then they would further have to prove that the posters or Soxtalk, knew that the rumors were false. Its the same reason when Canseco's book came out a bunch of non-lawyers started saying how Canseco was going to be sued, etc. And there was to my knowledge never even a complaint filed against him. Its very hard for a public figure to be defamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 We may put our thoughts on this on the front page of the site.....if Gage ever comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Mar 22, 2006 -> 04:55 PM) We may put our thoughts on this on the front page of the site.....if Gage ever comes back. turns out hes in prison because of the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Mar 22, 2006 -> 04:54 PM) Steff, I was just saying that if some how a lawyer was able to craft a way to make Soxtalk liable for the statements of its posters, that even then they would further have to prove that the posters or Soxtalk, knew that the rumors were false. Its the same reason when Canseco's book came out a bunch of non-lawyers started saying how Canseco was going to be sued, etc. And there was to my knowledge never even a complaint filed against him. Its very hard for a public figure to be defamed. It's my belief that no one brought suit against Jose because he can prove his stories. It's also my belief that where there is smoke, there is fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I'm going to have to put in overtime as a mod for the next few days. I wonder how many "I luv the white sox's !!@#@" threads we're going to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Mar 22, 2006 -> 04:57 PM) turns out hes in prison because of the article. that just seems unfair poor guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Our site gets publicity, and a little lower, for the newest post in SLaM, we see a link to a dancer with big boobs getting fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbeFroman Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Mar 22, 2006 -> 04:54 PM) Steff, I was just saying that if some how a lawyer was able to craft a way to make Soxtalk liable for the statements of its posters, that even then they would further have to prove that the posters or Soxtalk, knew that the rumors were false. Its the same reason when Canseco's book came out a bunch of non-lawyers started saying how Canseco was going to be sued, etc. And there was to my knowledge never even a complaint filed against him. Its very hard for a public figure to be defamed. It's hard, but not impossible. Its also unlikely for a superstar to sue. When a plaintiff does sue, the defendant is afforded the opportunity to conduct discovery on the issue of truth. Truth is the ultimate defense to a libel or slander action. The defendant can use the entire power of the court, subpoena or otherwise, to investigate plaintiff in full. To a celebrity, it probably not worth it. It may be why McGuire never actually sued anyone on any of his allegations. That said, I do think it might be wise for the Soxtalk administrators (and posters alike) to carry a healty amount of homeowners or renters insurance policy. Most modern homeowner's policies do cover libel and slander.... Its probably not a bad safety net in case a fringe suit or two arose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 (edited) EDIT: WTF is the max file attachment? Edited March 22, 2006 by santo=dorf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Steff, I agree that its most likely Jose's statements were true. The problem for a celebrity though, is even if they are untrue, they have to prove that Jose knew that they were untrue when he made the statement. I just saw some one, I think it was Jason, post he hoped he didnt get sued. And I wanted to say that it would be extremely unlikely give the law in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Mar 22, 2006 -> 05:02 PM) Our site gets publicity, and a little lower, for the newest post in SLaM, we see a link to a dancer with big boobs getting fired. I still dont understand why some people dont like boobs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 This post was edited by Chisoxfn: This is due to the content being subscription only. That was hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I cant even believe I didnt get a shout out from SI. Im cancelling my subscription. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbeFroman Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 wow... thanks santo=dorf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Mar 22, 2006 -> 06:10 PM) That was hard. Engineers just get things done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(RockRaines @ Mar 22, 2006 -> 05:13 PM) I cant even believe I didnt get a shout out from SI. Im cancelling my subscription. [NEERG] Greg Walker is the bestest hitting coach in the world. Timo and Willie are the best bench hitters ever, we will sorely miss them. I love everybody. [/NEERG} Good I think I am now covered. For once thank God I wasnt in a thread. Edited March 22, 2006 by southsideirish71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 That is f***ing cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I'm talking with Gage....we probably can't allow a picture of the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Mar 22, 2006 -> 07:19 PM) I'm talking with Gage....we probably can't allow a picture of the article. I was thinking the same thing. Can he do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 So, YAS is gonna log on later and gonna be a teensie bit surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 good article, kinda makes soxtalk look bad, but so what. lol, if the steroid stories were true soxtalk could be the new 'drudgereport' of the sports world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 QUOTE(Steff @ Mar 22, 2006 -> 02:33 PM) It's spring J... when have you known a spring to go by without some rampant rumors...? And with RC not starting the season.. watch if (when) he come back in July and is doing well. Holy hell will break loose on the subject. Are you implying its not a done issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I would think that when the article becomes over a week old that re-printing it wouldn't be as frowned upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ Mar 22, 2006 -> 02:38 PM) Today. I just went to Barnes and Noble and coudln't even find a Sports Illustrated issue there. They told me it would be there tomorrow though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbeFroman Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(Heads22 @ Mar 22, 2006 -> 05:19 PM) I'm talking with Gage....we probably can't allow a picture of the article. Hey what gave sports illustrated the right to lift material straight from your webpage? Who said they could quote yasny? Edited March 22, 2006 by AbeFroman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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