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.

We may put our thoughts on this on the front page of the site.....if Gage ever comes back.

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.

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.

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.

turns out hes in prison because of the article.

 

that just seems unfair

 

poor guy

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.

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.

 

EDIT: WTF is the max file attachment?

Edited March 22, 200620 yr by santo=dorf

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.

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?

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That was hard.

I cant even believe I didnt get a shout out from SI. Im cancelling my subscription.

wow...

 

thanks santo=dorf

That was hard. 

Engineers just get things done.

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, 200620 yr by southsideirish71

That is f***ing cool.

I'm talking with Gage....we probably can't allow a picture of the article.

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?

So, YAS is gonna log on later and gonna be a teensie bit surprised.

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.

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?

I would think that when the article becomes over a week old that re-printing it wouldn't be as frowned upon.

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.

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, 200620 yr by AbeFroman