Internet Insults

[Kalahari]

Johannesburg - To insult someone on the internet can be as detrimental as doing so in person.

This is what Duane Brady from Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg, realised when he had to appear in die Kliptown Magistrate's Court on a charge of crimen injuria on Wednesday.

Brady apparently made rude remarks about his wife's friend, Danielle Cox, on the social network Facebook.

Captain Phillemon Khorombi, police spokesperson, said Brady did not plead and was currently in custody until his bail application on Wednesday.

Faan Coetzee, a Johannesburg lawyer, said the same rules applied in cyberspace as to an ordinary conversation or a newspaper.

"If you write something on Facebook or on a website, it's as good a shouting it from a stage.

"You mustn't think what you say on the web is less serious or less valid.

"If you are then charged and wanted to argue that it was a joke, you'll have to prove it - as you would have to do in any other case."

- Beeld

This is an article in the news paper about an incident which will make one think next time before you speak your mind about someone even on a site like this, sometimes people make humiliating comments about others and make it of as a joke but it can become quite an expensive joke at the end of the day! From what I have heard this guy is still behind bars.

These days it seem to be a case of : Think twice and type once!

[John Boucher]

True.... but what is the nature and severity of the insult for someone to go to such lengths? Do you possibly have the comments made so that others can judge... My curiousity has been tickled now!On Facebook you have the option of "allowing" selectively what others can see or not see. The people innvolved seems to be familiar with each other!

I do recall a comment made by a certain Peter Pan on AVCOM regarding aviation icon Jim Davis regarding low high speed fly past with pull ups at the end! Hmmmm, became a rather embarrassing situation but well handled by Jim. Aren't we becoming like the Yanks that when someone farts in your presence you want to sue the shit out of him as you need the proceeds and product for your organic farm project?

Remember the old saying of that "Familiarity breeds contempt!"

[AndyG]

John you dooes.


Ok sue me!!!!

[John Boucher]

I got your number... I know where you stay... Silence, I keeeeeeeell you....

That's the spirit Andy - enjoy your ale!

[Dre'man55]

For 10% Gross I will act as a witness

[Aerosan]

For 10% Gross I will act as a witness

Ill do it for 7.5% and bring the Duck to help the other guy.....we`ll win

[bluesmancoops]

hey ... i'l just do it for the fun

[John Boucher]

Come and get me if you can.....