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To: gnuman who wrote (72125)	12/20/1999 10:22:00 PM
From: Oblomov	Respond to of 132070

Gene, It isn't libel if the person is a "public figure," such as a politician, media figure, or CEO, where the facts of the matter can be easily established. Also, a malicious intent must be proved. Further, damage to one's reputation must be proved. Did this message have a malicious intent or damage the CEOs reputation? Libel is not illegal. Libelous speech is subject to civil action, however. It's a different matter if a poster is anonymously revealing company secrets... there are a variety of laws that protect intellectual property. Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, just a semi-educated citizen.