slander

[fergie887]

What can be done about slander?

 

[cbg]

Quite a lot. Or nothing.

Oh, you wanted specifics? Well, you didn't give us any, so we can't give you any. We can't answer a question in a vacuum.

Now, if you want to give us some idea of what is happening and in what state it is happening, we might be able to offer some suggestions.

 

[fergie887]

I went to our local bar with a friend of mine. I had dated this mans father 2 years ago. The next day the bartender told everyone that I had slept with the father now I was sleeping with the son who is 23 years younger than myself. The state is Indiana

 

[jacksgal]

Did you sleep with Father several years ago? How has this damaged you?

 

[CdwJava]

Is it true? Is it the bartender's opinion?

Many things are rude, but not actionable. If you have the money, you are free to consult an attorney, articulate how you have been harmed, calculate the money lost as a result of this harm, and then sue the bartender for damages. It is very doubtful that the cost of the attorney will come close to the award in damages ... if any were to be awarded. Gossips and rumormongers will always be among us.

Usually, the best way to deal with idiots is to ignore them or simply shake your head and smile, telling people that it is simply not true ... assuming it is not true.

This is just one more reason in a list of many as to why being a regular at a bar - any bar - is a bad idea.

- Carl