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Blogging Can Be Dangerous To Your Wallet

May 7th, 2009 by Leo Wurschmidt

A couple of weeks ago the Charlotte Observer reported that a South Carolina

advertising agency… won $1.8 million in damages after suing an author of a blog – known for its harsh and sometimes crass criticism of elected officials, business leaders and local media – for defamation.

Man wins $1.8 million in suit against blogger

According to the Observer, court documents state that the blogger called the head of the ad agency a

“failed lawyer” and “criticized one of the firm’s advertising campaigns.”

Man wins $1.8 million in suit against blogger

I know that you will never encounter a problem like this because you are providing information that is helpful and informational for your readers, but a little reminder never hurts.

Always be mindful about how your blog posts impact others. A negative-slanted post might

  • damage your company’s or your own reputation
  • detract from your blog’s overall message
  • take a little extra cash out of your wallet

Here’s to happy and helpful business blogging!

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2 Responses to “Blogging Can Be Dangerous To Your Wallet”

  1. John_Paul_Soto Says:
    May 8th, 2009 at 1:29 am

    That's amazing! I hope I don't get sued for any of my blogs! I'll try not to talk bad about any lawyers! lol Thanks for sharing this Leo!

  2. Leo Wurschmidt Says:
    May 9th, 2009 at 1:04 am

    Yeah, me too. I think this was an isolated incident that is way out of the norm, but it still makes me pause for a brief moment before hitting the publish button. :)

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