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New York Times rule

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A quick definition of New York Times rule:

The New York Times rule is a simple ethical guideline that suggests one should not do anything that could be considered newsworthy, whether in public or private, that they would not want to see reported on the front page of a major newspaper. This rule is also known as the New York Times test or the New York Times v. Sullivan rule. Malice is the intent to commit a wrongful act, and actual malice refers to the deliberate intent to cause harm or injury, as evidenced by external circumstances. To prevail in a defamation case, a plaintiff who is a public official or public figure must prove actual malice on the part of the defendant. Other types of claims may also require proof of actual malice to recover damages.

A more thorough explanation:

The New York Times rule is a common sense ethical guideline that suggests one should not do anything that could be considered newsworthy, whether in public or private, that they would not want to see reported on the front page of a major newspaper. This rule is also known as the New York Times test or the New York Times v. Sullivan rule.

For example, if a politician is caught engaging in illegal activity, they would not want to see this reported on the front page of a major newspaper. Therefore, they should avoid engaging in any activity that could be considered illegal or unethical.

The New York Times rule is based on the concept of malice, which refers to the intent to commit a wrongful act without justification or excuse. Malice can also refer to reckless disregard for the law or a person's legal rights, or ill will and wickedness of heart.

Actual malice is a legal term that refers to the deliberate intent to commit an injury, as evidenced by external circumstances. In the case of defamation, actual malice refers to knowledge that a statement is false or reckless disregard for whether the statement is true.

To avoid violating the New York Times rule, individuals should consider the potential consequences of their actions and avoid engaging in any activity that could be considered newsworthy in a negative way.

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23:42
hi SPLITTY!!!
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stanford finally sent me a status checker tomight
do yall know if "Your file has been submitted for review" just means under review
Dkk
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@SplitterusClitterus: really depends on the school. Could mean they have just received it. Could be it is under review. Could mean they already have a decision for you. For Stanford, idk.
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JumpySubsequentDolphin
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my friend JUST sent me that omg
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:19
also @renard that shows your IG handle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:20
I assume you don’t want to doxx yourself 😧
JumpySubsequentDolphin
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if we send enough messages it will stop showing the message tho!!!!!!!!
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:21
@renard99: come back and spam messages I only have so many left 😔
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:23
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Dkk
1:49
@renard99: you shared a post a good friend of mine had liked. Lmfao but respect +1
Dkk
1:49
I laughed at it too +1
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Follow me brah
JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:01
I followed you
JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:01
don’t dox me ☹️
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Nw I won’t dox you 😎
JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:07
don’t judge my feed either I’m bad at Instagram :/
3:17
has anyone here worked for a DAs office during the school year
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LMFAOOO THE INSTAGRAM POST
m10
3:50
I have no idea how it shows his Insta handle. This makes me an old man.
Dkk
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i think you all are just bullshitting
Dkk
3:54
Y'all are gay af.
Dkk
3:54
Making drama out of nothing like a buncha homosexuals.
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