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To: Ilaine who wrote (1104)	2/21/2001 2:40:23 PM
From: Digrdug	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 12465

I have been SLAPPed in Utah by Terry Turner, the president of Golden Eagle International Inc. This is a mining exploration company with a somewhat troubled past, including a complaint from the SEC that was settled. Turner fought the complaint against him and won, about one year ago now. I have filed an answer to the complaint and now I am looking for a motion to dismiss to use as an example. I live in Canada and our laws seem to strongly indicate that they cannot enforce a judgment on an internet posting suit in this jurisdiction but I intend to proceed for now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

To: Ilaine who wrote (1104)	2/21/2001 4:59:04 PM
From: dantecristo	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12465

Cobalt: one of the biggest problems with the anit-SLAPP statutes is recognizing a lawsuit as one. In the Varian v. Delfino SLAPP the first complaint listed criminal claims (since dropped), a Federal Lanham Act violation (since dismissed) and several other claims that made it difficult to see the Varian SLAPP for what it was: geocities.com It would be great if the Plaintiffs would say, hello, guess what? I'm filing a SLAPP against you so now you know to go get the proper protection. That is why the www.johndoes.org and this thread are so useful and why I "post like a bunny" about the Varian SLAPP so that hopefully there is a ground-swelling of knowledge that develops out there. Also, I think SLAPPers can find so many ways to avoid getting caught under the anti-SLAPP statutes. I believe the best solution is that places like Yahoo!, Raging Bull, etc. not store IP and email addresses and other traceable information that can then later be subpoenaed, legitimately or otherwise. -Mary