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Let's discuss this lawsuit. Malicious lies intended to damage a reputation? Check. A systematic pattern of abuse- check.
We'll see if WP stays clean... but for certain they will have to reveal the editor. And once one loser editor is taken down, legally, how many more will grow up and run?
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False accusations of homosexuality are no longer considered actionable in the UK (in general) and suing for being accused on homosexuality can damage an actor's career - they get accused of homophobia.
One exception would be if they were married, etc, because then the claim would infer they are being unfaithful to their partner.
Just a few thoughts, though, as this is obviously US-based.
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