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Isn't Against the Law?
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I just heard this story about this boy finding out someone made a fake Myspace page of him, saying that he had attempted to rape several girls and was a pothead. He went to the police, and the senator of his state, but they told him it wasn't against the law, so they couldn't do anything about it!!! But it is against the law, isn't it? Wouldn't it be libel, and fraud? Maybe even Identity theft?
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The story comes from the Dr. Phil show. The seventeen year old named Andrew, from Tennessee. Here's a link to the story summery.
http://drphil.com/slideshows/slideshow/4726/?id=4726&showID=1156
He doesn't know who made the page, by the way. So he can't sue.
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Terry A.
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It's libel and defamation, but those are civil offenses, not criminal offenses. He has standing to sue, but it's not something they can be arrested for. |
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Jesse
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It should be... |
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Sky Twichell
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If the guy who made the web page was saying that HE (guy who made web) was saying that he was him(kid who had a fake page made of him) then yes, it IS against the law. Pretty stupid, I think!(senator saying otherwise)!!!! |
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elky
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it is fruad . its like if someone took your social secerity and there have been times where poeple have killed themselfes beacuse of what peope ahve told them . police need to get off there *** and do there jobs |
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Kris
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Good point. I'd say it is.
Maybe have him email Tom on myspace. |
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womanly222
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you know what, i think it is against the law, but i also think it depends on the state you live in. i think where i live they have outlawed "cyber bullying" and i definetely think this falls under that. its not fair and its wrong. i hope this helps. take care |
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Tracker
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It would be considered libel and slander. |
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You killed alan
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Raping children and smoking pot is illegal, using someone else pictures on a social networking site such as myspace, not illegal. |
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Krazy frog
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IT IS ILLEGAL! ! |
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Samantha
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Yup, it's DEF. illegal. if that boy turns him in, he'll get good money.
It's ruining his name. if the rumor were to circulate, it could ruin the boys chances at getting jobs etc...
That's why it is illegal. I PROMISE it is. |
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The Man
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It is illegal, it qualifies as slander, and possibly as cyber-bullying |
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Mitch K
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It Is Illegal |
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Stuart
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Several things: first, it would depend on the state where the person posted the information.
Second, where did you hear about this?
Third, who was the boy? What state does he live in?
Is there any substantial evidence that this is true, or just a rumor?
Once you've made the story believeable, we can address it.
- Stuart |
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upsetness
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I'm pretty sure it only would have been against the law if they had accessed his social security number and any of his credit information |
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Mr.D
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i think that is illegal. |
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HollisterCaliGirl9090♥♥
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it's not against the law because they didn't really "steal" his identity. im mean yeah, sure it was a sick joke, and that person should go up to the person who did that and send them straight. its cruel to play pranks like that, but i don't think it's illegal. |
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Ashley Whitmann
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I know it's illegal where I live in California |
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Yuki
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It kinda should be against the law if you ask me |
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themadsilentist
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Not really because he is still being himself on the myspace page. He is just saying lies about himself that aren't true. You can't get in trouble for these lies because they aren't anything anyone can prove to be true. Its like saying you exploded your principal's car, which would be a crime, but his car is in mint condition and its obviously not true.
But I can see where something like that could be looked at as something serious. I wonder what the cops do if a guy starts telling people he's a murderer when he really isn't.. |
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N()()B T. PWNZINGTON
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DONT WATCH THAT GUYS VIDEO THE PLUG IN WILL GIVE YOU A VIRIUS!!!!! but that is against the law. |
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lifexisaxcharm9
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That is certaintly something to ponder about... I would think that the liberal side of the situation would be that it is free speech. |
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thechexter
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thats a interesting point |
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jay jay...
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No it is not against the law...a girl at my work made a fake myspace page that was supposed to be from this boy making fun of me and my friends...and he got coached...it was stupid...
Libel only counts when you have a position in government, fraud is completely different, and he didn't still any identity |
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wow_megan4527
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the last one maybe.
but did they mention any thing other than bad stuff.
that actually sounded like him.
(this happened to me not to long ago. but i just blocked them and sent a message to customer support)
(:
&& did they have the same pic and everythinggg?! |
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killah
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Yes it is illegal. A woman just got arrested for killing a virtual husband lol.. its true. But you need to get it investigated. |
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ibiza9204
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nah everyone does it im mean look at tom's page it says a fake age but no one cares so why should u unless its u your talking about |
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Madison F
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Ive heared that fake myspace is against the law but I really dont care |
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Diva 09
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Who knows |
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