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From: seals@uncecs.edu (Larry W. Seals)
Newsgroups: comp.org.eff.talk
Subject: Re: Len Rose and problems in Illinois
Summary: Range war on the frontier...
Message-ID: <1990Nov1.175408.4690@uncecs.edu>
Date: 1 Nov 90 17:54:08 GMT
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Well, now. This thread has turned nasty, hasn't it?  When I originally
posted regarding Len's problems, I had no idea it would start a range
war.

I realize my ignorance of libel laws (especially where the net is 
concerned) but I really have a tough time with this business.  When 
does conjecture on a given subject become the factual basis for some
sort of litigation?  I have not seen anyone here make any sort of
assertion of fact that Mr. Haugh was in any way responsible for any
of Len's problems.  What Mr. Haugh knows is the sole exclusive
province of Mr. Haugh, his attorney and anyone else he makes privy
to it.  But I feel that once he intimated to us (via the net) that he
knew something and even disclosed the subject of what he knew, he
opened the door for speculation and conjecture.  I may have missed a
posting, but I just don't recall anyone saying that Mr. Haugh caused any
of Len's misfortune.

So... I know you're really busy, Mr. Godwin, but I think we could use
a bit of legal advice here.  I thought the purpose of this group was
to foster an understanding of the perils and pitfalls of the "new
frontier" not to contribute to them.

Oh, well. I suppose I'll keep an eye out for the sheriff...

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