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[James Griffin]

Originally Posted by tbpew

Jeff,
thanks.
I never thought pointing out (identifying) a case that was successfully adjudicated in favor of plaintiff was "giving legal advise on a forum".

Don't worry tb giving out a general statement is not practicing law or giving "legal advise" (sic), I believe the "counselor" meant to say legal advice. And the Admin and Owner have attorneys with whom they occasionally consult.

Giving your opinion on a theological position cannot be considered defamation.

Personal attacks on a forum would rarely warrant such without maliciously posting untrue and outrageous acts which gave rise to actual monetary damages.

I personally denounce personal attacks (the foundation of the tort of "defamation") in contrast to opposing doctrines, because they are unchristian, and many will ultimately answer to a higher power than the courts.

[tbpew]

Originally Posted by James Griffin

Don't worry tb giving out a general statement is not practicing law or giving "legal advise" (sic), I believe the "counselor" meant to say legal advice. And the Admin and Owner have attorneys with whom they occasionally consult.

Giving your opinion on a theological position cannot be considered defamation.

Personal attacks on a forum would rarely warrant such without maliciously posting untrue and outrageous acts which gave rise to actual monetary damages.

I personally denounce personal attacks (the foundation of the tort of "defamation") in contrast to opposing doctrines, because they are unchristian, and many will ultimately answer to a higher power than the courts.

So James,
If VL loses financial support from either church membership or sponsorship from his parents, has DA become party to a defamation?

[James Griffin]

Originally Posted by tbpew

So James,
If VL loses financial support from either church membership or sponsorship from his parents, has DA become party to a defamation?

Are you aware of any totally false, outrageous, personal actions that DA has claimed VL committed that are not rooted in opinion of his theology?

:-)

[tbpew]

Originally Posted by James Griffin

Are you aware of any totally false, outrageous, personal actions that DA has claimed VL committed that are not rooted in opinion of his theology?

:-)

No. I was keying more on the monetary loss that VL could be exposed to, because of Danny dragging him into a promotion of a Dan agenda.
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"that are not rooted in the opinion of his theology"....I presume you mean DA's?

If this is the 'stay out of damages card', we are all safe and secure in this crazy house.

[James Griffin]

Originally Posted by tbpew

No. I was keying more on the monetary loss that VL could be exposed to, because of Danny dragging him into a promotion of a Dan agenda.
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"that are not rooted in the opinion of his theology"....I presume you mean DA's?

If this is the 'stay out of damages card', we are all safe and secure in this crazy house.

A public figure's "doctrine" is fair game. Defamation would be a personal attack with the special circumstances above.