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> defamation (or is it libel?) Both are right. Defamation is a general term that encompasses both libel and slander. Libel is written, slander is spoken. When
by pdabbadabba 10y ago
> defamation (or is it libel?)
Both are right. Defamation is a general term that encompasses both libel and slander. Libel is written, slander is spoken. When in doubt, just say "defamation."
> a screenshot cannot possibly be used as evidence
Generally speaking, I see no reason why this should be the case. And screenshots are routinely used as evidence in U.S. courts. Of course, if the opposing side challenges the accuracy of the screenshot, then you'll need to give more evidence (testimony, probably) about how it was produced. But that doesn't mean that screenshots are per se unreliable.
- sandworm101 10y agoYou always need testimony in US courts. Evidence is not just admitted, someone has to vouch for it (not the legal term).
- pdabbadabba 10y agoYes, that's right. I was just trying to stay out of the procedural weeds a bit.
- zerocrates 10y agoWell, there is such a thing as self-authenticating evidence.
- corecoder 10y agoOf course in the cases I mentioned the opposing side challenged the screenshots; screenshots are not invalid by themselves, but if I bring a screenshot and claim that it's not been forged, that's still just my word, so it cannot add value to my word.