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She Wouldn't Listen to Me
Oop should I have written fiction and not non fiction. My error.— May 12, 2010 7:10 a.m.
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
If anyone on this thread has filed a SLAPP lawsuit or been served with one, would they be kind enough to share their experience ? No one is trying to threaten contributors but rather to understand SLAPP in a constructive way. Triple checking facts in stringer Reader stories (according to Mr. Jay) is not required. In my opinion this leaves the door open for those misunderstandings which some might escalate into the land of lawsuits, courtrooms, and judges. Besides it seems that a decent and responsible writer would want to have as much accuracy as possible unless their writing is non fiction. Maybe there are legal exceptions to first person accounts written from DUI checkpoints and CVS parking lots ? If there is a dog in the water who has a California state bar number, please share so his/her history can be printed as the other attorney's was on this thread.— May 12, 2010 7:09 a.m.
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Remembrance of Things Past ( a literary allusion or Cut and Paste Fun ): "Russl, Read SurfPuppy's comments on SignOn San Diego. Billy Bob Henry was banned, so he switched to Johnny Vegas and got banned again. Now he uses SurfPuppy619. Go read his other posts on this site. Pay attention to the style. In the long run, it doesn't matter... the Reader doesn't have a policy against using multiple names. I just think it's sad and points to the true root here... troll. On No More Bragging Rights Join in, Surf Pup. All it takes is an opinion and a computer. =================== He has both. SurfPuppy is simply Johnny Vegas, aka Billy Bob Henry, by yet another name. As Just Wondering said, he's a troll. Unlike most other online forums, the Reader doesn't have a policy against using more than one name... whatever."— May 11, 2010 11:06 p.m.
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I would think someone who has a SLAPP filed against them might need an attorney to prepare the legal response which is required. Unless you can find pro bono legal assistance, there will be an expense and stress involved. Here is a link to everything a person might want to know about SLAPPS and SLAPP backs. I cannot find anything in this explanation which guarantees a SLAPP will be resolved within 30 days or that a defendant automatically recovers costs and damages. http://www.casp.net/slapps/procede.html— May 11, 2010 noon
She Wouldn't Listen to Me
This is definitely a situation worthy of Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin. Runner ups rule !— May 11, 2010 6:42 a.m.
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I am only repeating what a licensed attorney told me in terms of SLAPP. If the resident expert is a licensed attorney, perhaps there is a legal difference of opinion. Also, a person I know filed a SLAPP. It was not resolved within 30 days. I am not trying to make wild claims as I have no reason to do this. If I am wrong, then maybe what I have been told and read is also incorrect. Does the resident SLAPP expert know the facts from actually filing SLAPP lawsuits or being either a plantiff or a defendant ? In other words what type of legal expertise do you have ? I am more than willing to stand corrected without being yelled at or insulted.— May 10, 2010 10:02 p.m.
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Wasilla High School Warriors. 1984 beauty queen. Local pretty girl makes good.— May 10, 2010 6:12 p.m.
Come On, Carl
Director of Special Projects has a degree in Journalism from SDSU. In the Mayor’s office, the director will assist and advise in the framing of policy matters, including water conservation and reliability, disaster preparedness and other issues requiring public outreach. The director will also work with city staff to identify internal roadblocks and assist in developing solutions. I wonder what an "internal roadblock" is ? Nice that a journalist can multitask and transfer those skill sets to an important political post. Great decision on the part of our Strong Mayor.— May 10, 2010 5:31 p.m.
Come On, Carl
Director of Special Projects - starting salary - $140,000 per year. I believe that the department was created especially for this staffer.— May 10, 2010 5:25 p.m.
Come On, Carl
Refried is on the ball with his solution. The Strong Mayor concept has not been an advantage for the average taxpayer. Maybe the Mayor could also slim down his staff ? He hired someone from the UT and started that staffer at $140,000 per year if I recall correctly. And that is just one example of the Mayor's staff and their pay which would also include Cadillac health care benefits.— May 10, 2010 5:16 p.m.