Today’s post is dedicated to fellow New Yorker Anthony Weiner. If you don’t know who this guy is, you’re reading a very old blog post:) As of today, he’s ALL OVER the news. When you type his name in Google, the first suggestion is “anthony weiner lewd photo” You do NOT want to be that guy.
Despite the fact that Weiner is a putz, it does beg the question: Can you libel someone in 140 characters or less? The short answer, (you can tweet this), is yes. There is an ever growing number of lawsuits against bloggers, message-board posters and social network users. Remember, you do not want to be that guy ~ on the receiving end of a lawsuit.
Have you considered the possibility of getting social media insurance for your blog? I’m neither an attorney, nor insurance agent, but from what I’ve read, it looks like a personal general umbrella liability insurance probably covers defamation claims arising out of social media activities. Don’t take my word for it – check it out. It’s a safe bet that with more people engaging in social media, there is a heightened risk of defamation claims.
I first started carrying an umbrella policy when I became a landlord. Most people do not have umbrella liability policies even though they are fairly inexpensive and can often be built on top of one’s auto or homeowners policy. If you have any assets, a personal umbrella policy for liability is a good idea for consideration. The best thing for bloggers to do, however, is avoid posting potentially defaming content.
Do you practice safe blogging?
I’ve dealt with hundreds if not thousands of both SEO’s & remodelers over the years. Many are sole proprietors. They do an outstanding job day in and day out. They not only meet client expectations on a regular basis, but they exceed them. So how come so many are either broke or stuck at a…
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I’m a HUGE fan of Tom Peters. If you don’t know who he is and have any interest in learning how to run a business, stop reading this and take his feed now! (Yeah, I’m talking to you:) I attended a Peters seminar in 1994, where I first learned about a concept that had a…
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It may sound cliche, but its true. A really bad customer experience offers an opportunity for creating a POSITIVE outcome and GOOD word of mouth for a company. Case in point: Valet Park of America. These guys manage the parking garage at Albany Medical Center. On a recent visit to the hospital, one of the…
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I still vividly recall the first day that I met Alex. It was in the summer of 1987. Looking for a Barber Shop where I could consistently get a decent hair cut, I figured a good place to look would be near the hospital. (Hey – doctors need to maintain a professional look, right?) Sure…
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October 29, 2009 Better Business Bureau, Inc. 100 Bryant Woods South Amherst, NY 14228 re: John Anderson, Pro-Tech Masonry, Pro-Tech Boat, RV and Mobile Home Supply (518) 899-4780 or (518) 466-5439 (complaint ID #ACFD0-C9F09-2C432-7A4E1-7D7F5-4F042-9F) Dear Charles Price: The Better Business Bureau has processed your complaint to the above referenced company. Our purpose is to serve…
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As a reader of this blog, you know that I hate getting ripped off. This post deals with a problem that affects many people – a contractor horror story. As a former remodeling contractor myself, getting ripped off by a fellow tradesman REALLY rubs me the wrong way. This post was inspired by John Anderson…
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The Berkshire Ramblers “old style.” of folk music is well known to traditional music lovers. The group is fronted by Joe Browdy and Alan Chartock, and has been active for more than forty years. Original Ramblers include Joe Browdy, Alan Chartock, Roselle Chartock and Octavio Hernandez. Also playing with the group is Bob Salzman and guest artist Seth Rogovoy. The Ramblers are known to collaborate…
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Perhaps you know Steve Rodrigue of FECoding http://www.fecoding.com. If so, he could use your help. You see, Steve took $950 from me as a down payment for a website that was never developed. Steve says he really wants to pay me back, but he doesn’t have the money. When I asked Mr Rodrigue what was…
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As the parent of a type 1 diabetic, I have my Google News Alert set for “type 1 diabetes” cure. This allows me to stay on top of the breaking news in this field. One of today’s alerts was titled “Treating the internet informed patient” The author is an arrogant jackass, Robert D. D’Ambrosia, M.D….
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