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Re: Re ethics and action


On Thu, 20 Apr 1995 BLechtreck@AOL.COM wrote:

> John Meany wrote:
> 
> >I am forwarding information from Dave Damus, located on NDT-L, related to
> >public commentary on alleged inappropriate behavior. While several lawyers
> >with whom I have spoken believe that legit defenses exist fo r such
> >commentary, all concur that it is actionable. Dave's thoughtful comments
> >follow:
> 
> Well congratulations John, you have succeeded in chilling what should have
> been some very helpful discourse. For all the postulating you do about the
> betterment of CEDA, you may have set back progress toward a more ethical
> organization. I can only assume by your "warning" that you are perfectly
> happy with evidence being taken out of context. Well, sir, I am not. And amid
> your veiled threats, I shall continue to speak out against it. Sorry.
> 
> Bob Lechtreck
> Bakersfield College
> 
I am surprised at the tone Bob.  I think forwarding that post was a wise 
thing to do.  I think perhaps you have taken the post "out of context", it
seemed to back up some of the comments made prveviously concerning 
slanderous behavior.  There have been other posts speculating on 
potential legal implications of such a focused discussion, I am unsure 
why this particular post would have any chilling effect.  All it did was 
verify claims made by others.  It also shows that people must be 
responsible for their actions, even on the net (refer to Bears's posting 
regarding the increase in "cyberlaw".

If a "calm" discussion could take place on the listserve then perhaps it 
would be wise.  However, the individuals who want the discussion to take 
place ignore all of the legality arguments when pushing the discussion.  
True, people have talked about the damaged reputations, but they 
conveinently (sp?) ignore the rest.  Why is this?  Do we think we are 
immune?  If so wake up because we're not.  Just as we should be 
responsible for our evidence etc, we ARE responsible for the things we 
write in a public forum such as the listserve.

John Johnston
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