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Internet Libel Selina Rust Survey of Internetjournalism Dr. Yang, Fall 2009

Computer Sales: We now offer libel insurance for bloggers

What are important elements of the Internet concerning cyber libel?

Important elements of the Internet ,[object Object],[object Object],Sources: Potts, David (2009) Ferrera, Gerald R. (2001)

How can you sue someone for defamation in the internet?

How can I sue someone for defamation in the Internet? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Sources: Radford University (2009) Media Law Resource Center (2009)

What are defenses against cyber libel?

What are Defenses against Libel? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Sources: Larson, Aaron (2003) Milo, Dario (2008)

In the Internet, communication is merely about sharing opinions. But how can you distinguish between a defamatory opinion and fact?

How do you distinguish between opinion and fact? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Sources: Goldstein, Norm (2002) Sanford, Bruce W. (2009)

How do you distinguish between opinion and fact? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Sources: Goldstein, Norm (2002) Sanford, Bruce W. (2009)

Can bloggers get sued for cyber libel?

Can bloggers be sued for cyber libel? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Sources: Potts, David (2009) O’Connell, Kelly (2007)

How can you sue an anonymous person?

How can you sue an anonymous person? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Sources: O’Connell, Kelly (2007) Ferrera, Gerald R. (2001)

Who is liable for Internet republications?

Who is reliable for Internet republications? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Sources: Collins, Matthew (2001)

How are owners of bulletin boards and websites liable?

How are operators of bulletin boards and websites liable? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Sources: Potts, David (2009) O’Connell, Kelly (2007)

Legal Case Liskula Cohen and free Speech Liskula Cohen

Liskula Cohen took Google to court ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Sources: Chakrabortty, Aditya (2009)

Did you ever think about online libel while you use the Internet? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Lindsey Webster Freshman, 19 Lorraine Mbati Major: Nurse, 21 Antonio Jones Major: Education, 20

Do you think the Internet needs different defamation laws than traditional media? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Lindsey Webster Freshman, 19 Lorraine Mbati Major: Nurse, 21 Antonio Jones Major: Education, 20

Should the identity of anonymous Internet uses be revealed in case of a libel suit? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Lindsey Webster Freshman, 19 Lorraine Mbati Major: Nurse, 21 Antonio Jones Major: Education, 20

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