In the world of blogging, many bloggers think they can talk about anything at any time and about anyone they want.  In their minds, it's fun...oh, it's only blogging. "What is the big deal?" "It was only a joke!" We're just having some fun.   Recently the words of intent and malice have been used in the rain. Without intent, without malice.."We see nothing wrong here!" It's Fun...What's the big deal?You may want to rethink your thoughts again and read this vital information. It made me think. I had been thinking of creating a disclaimer. The information I read helped me make my decision to create a disclaimer today! 
See being the cry baby I am, I have concerns ...not just for myself but for anyone who blogs or comments on any blog...whether it's your own, you are the co-author or even on any social network. Just a few days ago an article came out...it seems an Orlando Blogger was sued by a school.  Susan Jacobson of the Orlando Sentinel Reported...   Ms. McSween, a mother had placed her child in school. She was unhappy about it and decided to put it in words.  We used to think it was hard to take back words...to me it is!  I choose them carefully, its the same thought process as with blogging and commenting.  Hmmm, now you have put it in writing and no less on the web.  You didn't just expose to some people you exposed to hundred's of millions.  Hard to take back those words..its proof...its evidence! 

 

 

The unexpected result: The New School of Orlando Inc. slapped McSween with a defamation lawsuit to stop her from publishing and talking about the school and force McSween to pay damages.

Some say it's a case of censorship. Others say First Amendment rights have nothing to do with it.

"When I created this Web site, I did not do it with malice," said McSween, 28, a single mother who lives in west Orange County.

"I created it with disappointment about my experience."  read the full article

Now if you think that this is the only one...type in google...bloggers being sued.  Here you will find a wide variety of cases.... 

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Most of these cases are defamation of character, I see it everywhere. With Real Estate it's stricter..whether we like it or not.  With Code of Ethics to Fair Housing. We have our laws! How hard can it be? You know the joke that... everyone knows a Realtor.  I'm sure there are some hungry lawyers.  Just imagine how many lawyers are willing to take these cases on!

Be smart...don't take the risk and blog responsibly. 

Midori Miller, Century 21 Sundance Realty 

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