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Reddit is apparently a free-for-all for scammers and anyone with bad intentions to post libel. (lemmy.world)
submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by MaximilianKohler@lemmy.world to c/reddit@lemmy.ml
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A group of scammers is retaliating against me for exposing them and the Reddit admins and legal department completely ignore it.

I consulted with lawyers who told me that my only option is to spend tens of thousands of dollars trying to pursue each individual reddit account that's doing it.

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[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 39 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Is your reddit account tied to your real life information? Why are you consulting lawyers for trolls taking the piss out of you on reddit?

[–] MaximilianKohler@lemmy.world -2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Yes, I was a public figure on reddit. And even if I wasn't, it's irrelevant. You don't need to have a reddit account for scammers to post libel about you and your business.

[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 7 points 9 months ago (1 children)

And what damages can you calculate caused by the libel?

[–] MaximilianKohler@lemmy.world -1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

That would be quite difficult due the nature of my project. But certainly I could calculate some; monetary and reputation.

[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

And can you prove the comments were false/lies/intending to mislead?

For example, if you made a product which accidentally explodes and hurts someone, and they post about it on reddit, it wouldn’t be libel.

If someone is telling lies, that would be grounds. But only worth it if theres significant repetitional harm.

Also, what if people are in a different country? Different laws on libel?

[–] MaximilianKohler@lemmy.world -1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

And can you prove the comments were false/lies/intending to mislead?

Yes, very easily.

[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

But financially and reputational damage is next to nothing?

[–] MaximilianKohler@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Not sure what you mean.

[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 3 points 9 months ago

Financially, how much in damages? Im assuming its not worth anywhere near as much as you think