Has anybody been sued for telling stories about other people, here on mylot?

Philippines
April 19, 2012 9:34am CST
Just realized that I've posted stories and examples talking about people other than myself. I've talked about my husband, my friends, my aunt, my uncle, my parents, etc. And, I also noticed other myLotters doing the same. There are good happy stories, and there are also embarrassing ones. Now, im wondering, if anybody got sued doing such. I don't know if public forums, such as mylot, is covered by the copyright law, wherein, if you will cite real situations and real people in any form of publication, you need to get their permission before you can write it up and publicize.
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thinkingoutloud
@thinkingoutloud (6127)
• Canada
19 Apr 12
A huge part of the reason that I have no referrals here is because I've never invited my family or friends to join - and I don't intend to. I like the freedom to come to myLot and have great discussions about any topic I wish, without worrying about hurting someone's feelings or upsetting anyone. If my family or friends were reading what I discuss, they would probably be trying to figure out if I was talking about them, specifically Anyway, as others have said, no posting of personally identifying information is allowed here so there is no way for anyone to "sue you" for releasing that.
thinkingoutloud
@thinkingoutloud (6127)
• Canada
22 Apr 12
I actually don't do FB because of the privacy reasons :) But, like you, I feel I can come to myLot and just talk about anything I want. It's nice to be able to express our thoughts and opinions on so many different topics!
wittynet
@wittynet (4421)
• Philippines
20 Apr 12
They cannot sue you for you are posting anonymously. The only problem would be if you're going to mention your full name here, which is very much impossible. I am sure you never mentioned any names, so there's no problem.
lowyder
@lowyder (282)
• Canada
19 Apr 12
hey jureathome im pretty sure mylot does not havbe this rule i am pretty sure they do have rules and there in the FAQS of this site i belive where they state pictures arent aloud to be copyrighted and cant be stolen basicly i guess so im not 100% sure abvout text itself or anything like that being able to get someone sued ,, best of luckk low
Always smiling
@allknowing (130066)
• India
20 Apr 12
As Forever.... has rightly pointed out being incognito one can have a blast shredding to pieces whoever we have a grudge against. So go ahead and satisfy yourself no matter who it is - your spouse, your friends, mother, father.the list is endless!. You must have heard of the Speakers' Corner at Hyde Park, London!