Being sued or suing someone is painful. Yes, there is the personal satisfaction of getting justice and maybe even some compensation. However, being sued for a Tweet is hands down the worst possible thing.
Not only could you be subject to a fine, but you could also be deprived of your right to Tweet under the website’s Terms of Service. So how do you avoid this?
Remember Your Mother’s Advice
“Don’t say anything if you don’t have something nice to say”- you must remember that coming from your mom when you were a child. But that applies flawlessly to this domain. Avoid saying something if you know it is wrong. You surely don’t want getting sued over a comment, right?
Avoid Twitter Rage
This usually happens when people are receiving spam or continuous blocking of tweets from another person. It translates into Twitter rage on your part. You might want to lash out at the offender with a publicly humiliating Tweet but the best thing to do is to un-follow and find other ways to blow off the steam.
Send A Direct Message Instead Of A Tweet
Many online reputation management consultants advise sending a direct message instead of a Tweet. First, you may realize that the person made a mistake. Second, it has to do a lot with the defamation law. Unless you communicate a message to a third person, it will not really be considered as defamation.
State Opinions And Not Factual Assertions
Remember to not state what you think are facts but state only your opinion. Nevertheless, people generally think that they will be protected if they began something by saying ‘in my opinion…..’ Wrong. What most people don’t realize is that an opinion can also land you in trouble if it implies a provably false assertion of a fact.
Don’t Use Your Name As Your Twitter Handle
The law values the right to anonymous speech. One of the best ways to remain undetected on Twitter is to use a penname. If you are specifically critical of a company or a person, use an alias as your Twitter handle.
Never Violate Trademark Laws
Twitter says that it ‘holds the right to reclaim usernames on behalf of businesses or individuals that hold legal claim or trademark on those names.’ Therefore, avoid violating trademarks to steer clear of legal trouble post removal the dirty.
Feel free to contact us at 800-914-7268 if you are looking for help against online defamation. Whether you are looking to sue a Twitter defamer or you wish to remove posts from Thedirty.com or Shesahomewrecker.com, don’t be hesitant to give us a call.