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Old 04-03-2010 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by eaglefly
Wow.

This pilot has some issues, but posting this picture with his likeness on it on a public forum with that degrading and embarrassing content would easily meet the criteria for a defamation suit.

If he sees it and pounces, he won't have to worry about flying RJ's any longer.

Humor/satire is generally exempt from libel/slander.

Especially since he created the situation by

1. Allowing himself to be publicly portrayed in a magazine.
2. Doing it in such a manner as to attract criticism and satire.

He doesn't have a case. Besides who would he sue? All of the anonymous members of the various forums?