These bloggers exist as both individuals AND their blog names.” You can tell from these blogging pros that you can reach your goals using your real name online, as well as your blog’s name. For even more insight, you may consider consulting with a blog coach to help you identify a focus for your blog before rebranding.
The answer is that you can tell from these blogging pros that you can reach your goals using your real name online, as well as your blog’s name. For even more insight, you may consider consulting with a blog coach to help you identify a focus for your blog before rebranding. Comment below: Do you use your real name, blog name or a combination of both online?
Do bloggers get sued?
Bloggers are increasingly getting sued or threatened with legal action for everything from defamation to invasion of privacy to copyright infringement.
Some bloggers are News Re-writers and they, too, can be held liable if they distribute incorrect information (libel, defamation, and invasion of privacy). Just because someone else touts specific information as fact does not mean that using their information on your own website, or in your own publication, is going to prevent you from being sued.
While different states have different definitions of libel, publishing a statement that damages a reputation is not enough to maintain a lawsuit.
Bloggers beware: You’re liable to commit libel. If you write, host, or even comment on a blog, you need to know your rights and responsibilities under defamation law. You may be risking more than you know. Aug. 23, 2008 2:01 p. m. These days, everybody and his dog has a blog.
First, people usually ask the wrong question: “Can a blogger be sued for defamation?“ The sad truth is that almost anybody can sue you for almost anything these days. So, don’t ask that question; it’s dumb. What you want to know is your responsibility under the law, and therefore, how best to protect yourself from successful litigation.
You could be sued for defamation now! Read this recent case of a blogger being sued for more than $15,000 defamation damages in Florida! The takeaway is what you publish must be a false statement for it to defame someone. Blog Disclaimers You must have seen disclaimers everywhere. See my legal disclaimer above as an example.
Another frequent query is “What is copyright law for bloggers?”.
Blog Copyright Law Copyright law is a federal law that protects the authors of original creative works in a tangible form such as: I will speak about copyright law in the context of blogging only because it’s a vast area of law that I can write a whole book about!
You may be asking “Can you get sued for copying someone’s blog posts?”
Never steal or copy someone’s blog posts, images or anything else that does not belong to you unless you want to be sued for copyright infringement and face severe legal consequences. What should you do when someone copies your work?
What are some examples of blogs that have different names?
Some examples of this – early on on Pro. Blogger we had a writer who wrote for us called Skellie. Her blog was the same name – but it wasn’t her real name. Aussie blogger Mrs Woog is another good example.
This of course begs the query “What does your blog’s name say about you?”
Your blog’s name (and domain you choose ) will tell people something about you and your blog, so you want to make a strong first impression. If you’re you’re ready to start your blog, but can’t commit to a name, then start right here with my quick tips for how to name a blog, first.
Also, what is the best name for a male blog?
One way to consider this is The Art of Manliness is another clever name for a blog. This blog name not only gives a clear idea of what the blog is about, but it also does an excellent job connecting with its intended audience. The website is a mix of advice, humor and general information that appeals to men. This blog has a great name and a strong branding strategy.
Why is the legal side of blogging often neglected?
The legal side of blogging is often neglected because it is not fun and most bloggers give up trying to understand it. This is the reason I’ve put together this legal guide for bloggers to help you become compliant with the law and stay out of legal trouble.
Can I sue for libel in the US?
Defamation is a catch-all term for any statement that hurts someone’s reputation, that can be divided into “slander” which are spoken statements, and “libel” for written. A person who believes he or she has been defamed by another can sue the person who did the defaming for damages.