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thelaststraw



Joined: 07 Nov 2006

PostPosted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:18 pm    Post subject: Libel??????? Reply with quote

Is it wrong to post a negative reply about a school if you still work for that school? Could i really get in trouble for trying to warn someone who might be thinking about coming to said(or unsaid i guess) school? how can i properly warn them without without getting into hot water? My school has many many serious problems and i don't want anyone else to get suckered into coming here.

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Yu_Bum_suk



Joined: 25 Dec 2004

PostPosted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

First, it's not slander, it's libel. Yes, technically you could but it's impossible if you use an anonymous name and post from a PC-bang on a US-based server.

What would be really wonderful if there was a US-based site Korean parents could view with everything translated.
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mindmetoo



Joined: 02 Feb 2004

PostPosted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ever see what Korean courts award for libel suits? Damages are like $200. Chump change. I suppose the shame of losing is punishment enough.
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thelaststraw



Joined: 07 Nov 2006

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 3:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i think we will just contact a former teacher who has just returned home and have him post a proper thread about the school, one that can include the schools name and location. Thanks for the help.
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ChopChaeJoe



Joined: 05 Mar 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

In America at least, to win a libel suit means proving that a falsehood was made. no falsehood, no libel.
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thelaststraw



Joined: 07 Nov 2006

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

all i want to do is warn someone here about the realities of my school, you know the truth shall set us free and all.....
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Corky



Joined: 06 Jan 2004

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

How much longer do we have to wait for your story?
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thelaststraw



Joined: 07 Nov 2006

PostPosted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 4:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

consider this the foreplay my friend........
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