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A quick definition of words actionable in themselves:

Libel is when someone says or writes something bad about another person that is not true and can harm their reputation. It can be in writing, pictures, or even electronic messages. If the statement is harmful on its own, it is called libel per se. If it only becomes harmful when other circumstances are considered, it is called libel per quod. Libel used to be a crime, but now it is only a civil wrong.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Words that are libelous or slanderous in and of themselves, without the need for additional proof of harm or damages. This type of language is known as libel per se or slander per se.

Example: A statement like "John is a thief" is considered libel per se because it directly accuses John of a crime and can harm his reputation without any further evidence needed.

Other examples of words actionable in themselves include:

  • Accusations of having a contagious disease
  • Accusations of being involved in illegal activities
  • Accusations of being unchaste or immoral

These examples illustrate how certain statements can be damaging to a person's reputation without any additional proof needed. They are considered inherently harmful and can be the basis for a libel or slander lawsuit.

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There’s someone I found on here with the username threeoutchange and if my understanding is correct that’s a reference to the debut album by a pretty cool 90s-00s Japanese band called Supercar. I geeked a little
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@renard99: also, the same band that does a song in the anime Eureka 7 which I watched when I was like idk, 12
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Yeah! They are pretty good. Three Out Change is an awesome J-rock record
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I will probably not listen to them more but fun fact. Really random to start the day. An omen that the waves will be very random today.
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Fuck, reading the wikipedia now. Literal last song they did before they broke up was Storywriter. Wow.
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That one is a masterpiece
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My favorite song by them is Recreation
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@renard99: man, hard to find.
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My name is renard99 and I just sent @babycat feet pics
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