The legal threats we cover often claim libel or copyright infringement simply as a means to shut someone up. But what if one really is the victim of a nasty internet rumor or plagiarist? Here's Ken at Popehat—tongue ever so slightly in-cheek—on how to write a takedown request that vindicates one's rights without making a public First Amendment ass of oneself.

  • http://imcravingpresidency.tumblr.com/ SedanChair

    But not every legal threat is frivolous. 

    Yes it is

    Some people on the internet engage in genuine, actionable copyright and trademark violation and defamation. 

    YEE-muthafukkin-HA

    There’s nothing admirable about that.

    Sure there is (all of it)

    • kiavahr

       Right, so I should be able to take pictures of you, and post them along with your home address, contact information, and the names of your friends and associates on a blog post denouncing you as a pedophile?

      And you would have no legal recourse to this?

      YEE-muthafukkin-HA?

      • http://imcravingpresidency.tumblr.com/ SedanChair

        Ehh, good job being indignant about things. I was referring to copyright infringement. But by all means, try to find me!