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Can I not write in my blog whatever I want? Who says that I can not spread lies [1] about companies? Freedom of speech? [1] I have no idea which side is correc

Can I not write in my blog whatever I want? Who says that I can not spread lies [1] about companies? Freedom of speech? [1] I have no idea which side is correct, I am just amusing Ubiquiti's claims are correct.

anamexis 5y ago
I mean, no, defamation laws are a thing.
- InTheArena 5y ago
  Not really. not in the USA. The laws are very very weak here.
- danbruc 5y ago
  Sure, I was more interested in the response from the other side of the debate, why I should be able to write whatever I want. Admittedly the way I worded it probably achieves the opposite.
jffry 5y ago
> Who says that I can not spread lies about companies? Many countries have laws specifically outlawing this behavior. If you're curious specifically about the intersection of those laws and the rights afforded by the First Amendment in the United States, read https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation_and_the_First_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation_and_the_First_Amend...
blantonl 5y ago
You can write whatever you want in your blog. No one is going to stop you. However, that doesn't mean there aren't consequences for your actions. Defamation can occur, and can be pursed legally against you, if you publish a blog where you knowingly proclaim something false that damages someone's reputation.
rossdavidh 5y ago
Quick summary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation#United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation#United_States "Defamation law in the United States is much less plaintiff-friendly than its counterparts in European and the Commonwealth countries. A comprehensive discussion of what is and is not libel or slander under United States law is difficult, as the definition differs between different states and is further affected by federal law." ...but, there is such a thing as defamation/libel/slander in US law.

anamexis 5y ago

I mean, no, defamation laws are a thing.

InTheArena 5y ago
Not really. not in the USA. The laws are very very weak here.
danbruc 5y ago
Sure, I was more interested in the response from the other side of the debate, why I should be able to write whatever I want. Admittedly the way I worded it probably achieves the opposite.

jffry 5y ago

> Who says that I can not spread lies about companies? Many countries have laws specifically outlawing this behavior. If you're curious specifically about the intersection of those laws and the rights afforded by the First Amendment in the United States, read https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation_and_the_First_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation_and_the_First_Amend...

blantonl 5y ago

You can write whatever you want in your blog. No one is going to stop you. However, that doesn't mean there aren't consequences for your actions. Defamation can occur, and can be pursed legally against you, if you publish a blog where you knowingly proclaim something false that damages someone's reputation.

rossdavidh 5y ago

Quick summary: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation#United_States https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defamation#United_States "Defamation law in the United States is much less plaintiff-friendly than its counterparts in European and the Commonwealth countries. A comprehensive discussion of what is and is not libel or slander under United States law is difficult, as the definition differs between different states and is further affected by federal law." ...but, there is such a thing as defamation/libel/slander in US law.