"People who defame other parties online are going to be responsible--this is nothing new," Schlachter said. "But if a person feels aggrieved by an anonymous posting online, they can only sue if they can find the person who posted the message. When the person can't be found or has no money, [ed. comment probably the case here, its called the Walter Mitty Syndrome] people often look for the deep pockets instead."
Our friend is hiding behind his anonymity... how about a name, phone number, address etc.. reminds me of a friend I had who unfortunately had a very bad weight problem. She weighed in at 260 pounds but her pleasure was in 'on line romances' over the internet using pictures of friends and 'creating another persona' for herself. Eventually she will be found out, and although what she did was sad and forgiveable it shows how you can masquerade as anything you want on the internet. A bumbling, developmentally delayed mail room attendant can be CEO of Microsoft if he desires and our friend can really be anything and anyone, limited only by the keyboard and the creativity of his fantasies.
I personally offer a name, address, absolutely pristine reputation with both NASD and IRS and hold that reputation, integrity and truth is above all. Perhaps wimpy but that's me. How about a name, address, resume, list of recommendations that are verifiable, ??? |
