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Old 07-27-2006, 02:43 PM   #19
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Originally Posted by jolinar of malkshor
ANY comment that, the person subject to the comment, feels is negative to their personal character is considered slander or libel.
Not if the comment is true. Truth is a defence to any action for libel/slander/defamation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libel

Truth is an absolute defense in the United States as well as Canada.

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