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Question about LSU's legal authority to silence negativity?
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:06 pm
Does the Administration at LSU have any legal authority to go after fans on social media sites for speaking crudely about players and coaches? I say no. but I've got someone saying the school can and will report slander and threats to law enforcement.
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Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:06 pm to 420tiger
Threats are not the same as negativity.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:07 pm to 420tiger
1ST AMMENDMENT BRAH !!
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:07 pm to 420tiger
That someone is a dumbass. Freedom of speech brotha.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:08 pm to 420tiger
So we can criticize the president but not the football team? Your friend is an idiot.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:11 pm to 420tiger
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420tiger
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(Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:06 pm)
Hmmm...
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:12 pm to 420tiger
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I've got someone saying the school can and will report slander and threats to law enforcement.
If you directly threaten or slander someone it can certainly come back at you in a legal way. It's gotta be an extreme/damaging case though.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:13 pm to 420tiger
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but I've got someone saying the school can and will report slander and threats to law enforcement.
He is in law school at Southern or Tulane?
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:13 pm to 420tiger
You suck and I'm going to kill you and your family are two different things
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:13 pm to emanresu
I got this: If something is true, you can say it. If something is not true, and you know it, you're in trouble. If something is true, but you're not sure, you're still ok, but stupid. If something is true, but you say it in disrespectful or abusive way, your posting privileges will be suspended until you grovel.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:14 pm to 420tiger
You have to state something as fact that someone did when they in fact, did not. Then legal issues may come about.
In order to avoid that, simply insert "I think" or "IMO" and you're good.
In order to avoid that, simply insert "I think" or "IMO" and you're good.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:17 pm to whoisnickdoobs
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slander
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Freedom of speech brotha.
Slander is not protected by freedom of speech. Personally, I felt some of the articles written about Hill last year could have been considered slander due to the embellishment of certain details.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:21 pm to 420tiger
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slander and threats
negativety is different...people get sued for slander and jailed for threats
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:21 pm to 420tiger
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Does the Administration at LSU have any legal authority to go after fans on social media sites for speaking crudely about players and coaches? I say no. but I've got someone saying the school can and will report slander and threats to law enforcement.
Can I get a Dub-sack of what you smoked before you posted this?
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:21 pm to 420tiger
It would be very tough because the university is a state actor meaning the first amendment directly applies to them. Would be a different situation with a private school.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:22 pm to Mickey Goldmill
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You have to state something as fact that someone did when they in fact, did not. Then legal issues may come about.
In order to avoid that, simply insert "I think" or "IMO" and you're good.
For example, "Craig James killed 5 hookers while at SMU, allegedly" is allowed.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:23 pm to 420tiger
I'd love to see them try. Much mirth and ridicule would ensue.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:23 pm to 420tiger
quote:Um. What?
Does the Administration at LSU have any legal authority to go after fans on social media sites for speaking crudely about players and coaches?
quote:Legit SLANDER can be reported but saying someone sucks isn't slander.
but I've got someone saying the school can and will report slander and threats to law enforcement.
Threats are another animal. That shite would just be stupid and anyone doing it should feel the wrath.
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:23 pm to Bmath
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slander
Requires a knowingly false statement with intent to harm.
I think you're looking for defamation of character.
This post was edited on 9/29/14 at 4:24 pm
Posted on 9/29/14 at 4:24 pm to Mickey Goldmill
This person is going as far as to say "I wish Jennings would break his leg" is a threat. I just don't see it.
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