Date:         Sat, 10 Jul 1999 07:33:33 -0700
Reply-To:     "M.R. Nimmo" <mrnimmo@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "M.R. Nimmo" <mrnimmo@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: GEX -- libel and slander (no vanagon content)
Comments: To: "Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream@mindspring.com>,
          vanagon@vanagon.com
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hmmmm.  Slander or libel.  Well, one doesn't apply at
all, but I shall not go into detail.  Libel would work
if they could prove that I knew the falsity of my
comment and intended to harm them.  Unfortunately for
GEX, the truth is an absolute defense.  It's also hard
to damage the good reputation of a company that has no
good reputation.  Good luck.

To those who wish to make their own decisions search
the vanagon and type2 archives and read about those
who have purchased from GEX.

I won't waste the lists time with further responses to
this.  Sorry for being baited into an off-topic
discussion.

--- "Horace K. Sawyer" <firestream@mindspring.com>
wrote:
>
> >
> >I'd LOVE to see GEX return all the money they've
> >stolen from VW enthusiasts. You wanna sue GEX for
> him?
>
> Good Saturday to all,
>
>       An example of more internet libel.
>
>       Is GEX really that bad?  I do not know.  Being a
> thief is a harsh label to
> brand someone with.  I would hate to be in business
> and be forced to keep
> all my customers 100% satisfied all of the time each
> and every day or face
> threats of being branded with "stealing."  It seems
> we have come to believe
> we are entitled to absolute perfection in every
> conceivable aspect of human
> existence.  What a silly concept.  Show me the
> Vanagon that never needs
> maintenance.  Show me the metal that will not rust.
>
>       How would you do things differently if you were an
> engine rebuilder?  If
> you were GEX?
>       How about stating some facts to support your
> contentions about this
> alleged stealing.
>       Truth of the matter is GEX might be able to get
> jurisdiction over you for
> libel.  Think their damages might be a tad bit
> greater than yours . . .
>
>
> Just my .02, so flame away if you will or whatever,
> just don't libel me is
> all I ask.
>
> HKS
>
>
>

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