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Old 06-28-2006, 09:10 AM
Lamar Lamar is offline
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Default opinion poll causing defamation!

In a school publication, an opinon poll was taken: a "joke" opinion was posted by an male student, saying a girl, with an arrow pointing at a person- the female in question. The female student was made to look promiscuous, unfaithful, "easy", causing her a great concern in her reputation as she is quite involved in the school. There was also a disclaimer attached: the male student's opinion may not be his own, reffering that the newspaper staff wrote it. All opinions were including full names and photographs of the students. the female is in great deal of stress and shame. What can be done? What are her rights?
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Old 06-28-2006, 09:13 AM
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hello, the suggestion that a woman is unchaste or promiscuous will constitute defamation "per se", meaning that the content is presumed defamatory and harmful.
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