Re: Who can cancel it? (was Re: Landmark English Internet Libel Ruling)

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From: Peter da Silva
Date: Tue, 20 Apr 1999 00:00

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In article <B341E69C96682F516@cara.demon.co.uk>,
Peter Ceresole <peter@cara.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>One of the more famous incidents in the print world was when Scallywag
>libelled John Major. He threatened to sue for libel any newsagent that sold
>the edition that contained the libellous story. They all refused to sell
>it, and Scallywag collapsed.

It's not only insane but it only protects people with deep pockets and a
bully pulpit. Joy. And I thought US law was screwed up.

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 my letters.  Game's over.  I'm outta here." -- Melissa ... by Kwyjibo.

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From: peter@taronga.com (Peter da Silva)
Subject: Re: Who can cancel it? (was Re: Landmark English Internet Libel Ruling)
Date: 1999/04/20
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