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Seems like a promise to defend one's public identity from attack. Burden of proof lies on the accuser, not on the accused.

• danielweber 13y ago
  In science, maybe. But in American courts, if I call you a dog-fornicator, you generally have to prove to the court you aren't a dog-fornicator to get damages. (Plus a bunch of other stuff, like actual damages, unless it's per-se defamation, except if . . . . There's a lot that could be added to this, hence my "generally.")
  • baddox 13y ago
    > in American courts, if I call you a dog-fornicator, you generally have to prove to the court you aren't a dog-fornicator to get damages. To get damages? That's another issue. In American courts, the accused would not have to prove to the court that they aren't a dog fornicator. The prosecution has to prove you the accused is guilty.
  • mikeash 13y ago
    If you're attempting to get damages, then you are the accuser, and naturally the burden of proof falls on you.
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