Man fined $4K for liking libelous Facebook post in Switzerland

[Morphine Prince 109,645]

The man, who was not named in the court's statement, "liked" several posts written by a third party that accused an animal rights activist of antisemitism, racism and fascism.

In court, the man was not able to prove that the claims were accurate or could reasonably be held to be true. 

"The defendant clearly endorsed the unseemly content and made it his own," a statement from the court said.

[Sam Dey 1,847]

what's 'libelious' ?

[homomo 23,883]

1 minute ago, Sam Dey said:

what's 'libelious' ?

Accusation of something that may not be true.

[Sam Dey 1,847]

1 minute ago, Interstellar said:

Accusation of something that may not be true.

thanks!

[calmar 22,766]

... Really Switzerland?  

[littlepotter 76,610]

And if you listen closely you can hear the Little Conspirers running to unlike the "Gaga killed Lina Morgana" posts

[bujibu 463]

17 minutes ago, Sam Dey said:

what's 'libelious' ?

Anything written that is untrue. Slander is spoken word that is untrue and intended to defame the target.  

[Sam Dey 1,847]

4 minutes ago, bujibu said:

Anything written that is untrue. Slander is spoken word that is untrue and intended to defame the target.  

thank you I never heard of it 

[Creyk 18,619]

I hate it that we have to treat facebook as if it was our professional CV, instead of some personal thing nowadays

[Radio Ga Ga 5,671]

What?? U can't even like whatever u want these days? 

So if I liked a post saying that Donald trump cheated his taxes, I would be sued for libel just cause I can't prove it? Mess... 

[Economy 52,835]

Thats very extreme  

[Economy 52,835]

13 minutes ago, Radio Ga Ga said:

What?? U can't even like whatever u want these days? 

So if I liked a post saying that Donald trump cheated his taxes, I would be sued for libel just cause I can't prove it? Mess... 

Tbh 

 

 

[Computer 10,980]

That is really stupid.

[Kanyeee West 2,204]

Yes Switzerland, go ahead and learn other countries.