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To: Jeffrey S. Mitchell who wrote (39)	8/1/1998 2:16:00 AM
From: EL KABONG!!!	Read Replies (1) of 43

Jeff, There is something else to remember when talking about a company as opposed to an individual. A company CEO is generally viewed in most countries as having a public persona, that is they are a public figure. Courts treat public figures much differently than they do non-public people. Look at how the tabloids have treated celebrities for years, and mostly gotten away with their outrageous claims. As you said, anyone can express any opinion they want to regarding a CEO and anything in his/her life that might reflect on his/her ability to run the company, assuming that any "facts" offered are true and opinions are opinions. But the courts would probably draw the line at intentional falsehoods designed to manipulate either the CEO or the company. Contrast that with the "private" internet poster who is maliciously maligned. The courts will probably not be as liberal in their adjudication. However, it remains to be seen if the courts will find that by posting on the internet, you have joined the ranks of the public figures. KJC

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