"defamation" an escorts favourite word

[OF_Manager]

It's funny. I've noticed that whenever escorts receive negative reviews, one of their first responses is often "defamation." It seems to be their favourite word, though I doubt they truly understand its meaning. 
Do you think an escort has any chance of winning a defamation lawsuit over bad reviews?

[yaletownfuckboi]

I'm no lawyer, but I would think that if winning a defamation lawsuit over negative reviews were easy or practical, we'd see businesses filing such lawsuits all the time.

I also imagine it would be difficult to win a defamation lawsuit if your ads contain heavily edited photos or false claims about your age, since such false advertising would justify the negative reviews and demonstrate a pattern of deceptive business practices.

[Peyto]

I'm no lawyer, but I would think that if winning a defamation lawsuit over negative reviews were easy or practical, we'd see businesses filing such lawsuits all the time.

I also imagine it would be difficult to win a defamation lawsuit if your ads contain heavily edited photos or false claims about your age, since such false advertising would justify the negative reviews and demonstrate a pattern of deceptive business practices.

Ya, can you imagine all the law suits over unsatisfied retail service, a lackluster rock concert performance or, when your favorite sports team loses lol? Oh, the whole team lacked drive and energy. I'm suing for my money back lol.

[quarterback]

To any escorts complaining about defamation due to negative reviews, please refer to this thread:

https://menz.life/forum/showthread.php?tid=239

It shouldn't be difficult to avoid negative reviews.

[razzar1234]

Defamation suits are some of the hardest lawsuits to win, and the most expensive. It often takes years, and tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars - assuming it isn't dismissed by the judge off the bat. Knowing most sp's, i highly doubt any of them have the will and tenacity to go through with something like this.

I would be far more concerned with the threat of blackmail. Plus, it isn't out of the question for her to just call the cops and get your ass arrested under bill c-36 (remember, its legal for escorts to sell but illegal for clients to buy).

[Wario]

Plus, it isn't out of the question for her to just call the cops and get your ass arrested under bill c-36 (remember, its legal for escorts to sell but illegal for clients to buy).

With what evidence? stop being paranoid. 
The only way you'll get arrested is if you walk into a sting operation or something.

Blackmail on the other hand, thats something to be concerned about.

[razzar1234]

Plus, it isn't out of the question for her to just call the cops and get your ass arrested under bill c-36 (remember, its legal for escorts to sell but illegal for clients to buy).

With what evidence? stop being paranoid. 
The only way you'll get arrested is if you walk into a sting operation or something.

Blackmail on the other hand, thats something to be concerned about.

Regardless, there are easier ways for sp's to retaliate than full-on defamation suits.

[Smwhoregasboard]

To any escorts complaining about defamation due to negative reviews, please refer to this thread:

https://menz.life/forum/showthread.php?tid=239

It shouldn't be difficult to avoid negative reviews.

Defamation relies on dishonesty. A client opinion of services delivered, accuracy of appearance and activities that occurred are subjective and not grounds for defamation. 

Moreover, escorts hide their faces and identities for fear of being shamed as prostitutes. Unless you are visiting a face out and confrontational prostitute like Charlie Beckett, it’s doubtful any would want the attention of a public legal system.

[okfallsdude]

It’s laughable how fast some of these escorts cry “defamation” the second someone leaves an honest bad review. Here’s a reality check: defamation isn’t “someone hurt my feelings.” If you’re lying in your ads, using old pics, or giving trash service, people are allowed to say so, it’s called the truth, and that’s a complete defense in court.

Also, they might want to think twice before threatening lawsuits when your entire business exists in a legal gray area in Canada. Do you really want to drag your name, your illegal activities, and your clients’ names into a courtroom and onto public record? That’s not just dumb, it’s suicidal for your so-called ‘privacy’ and your livelihood.

If you don’t want bad reviews, stop scamming, stop half-assing, and stop pretending you’re some kind of victim when people simply tell the truth about you.

#my2centslater

[Mrtea]

I’m a lawyer, and no they can’t win defamation over bad reviews. For one sex work in Canada is a great area and it’s not decriminalized so if an SP where to try to go after someone for any kind of criminal charges. It would be very difficult, and defamation is very difficult to charge someone with. You would have to prove malicious, intent, and often loss of revenue with your business and major character assassination.

I do think some reviews can be too harsh and some in distaste when they are negative, but they would not warrant a defamation case. If there was a review on a review board that was bad enough to possibly warrant a defamation case, it would more likely be against the owners of the website/review board. This is why owners of review boards need to be careful sometimes what is allowed on their board and how they run it.

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I’m a lawyer, and no they can’t win defamation over bad reviews. For one sex work in Canada is a great area and it’s not decriminalized so if an SP where to try to go after someone for any kind of criminal charges. It would be very difficult, and defamation is very difficult to charge someone with. You would have to prove malicious, intent, and often loss of revenue with your business and major character assassination.

I do think some reviews can be too harsh and some in distaste when they are negative, but they would not warrant a defamation case. If there was a review on a review board that was bad enough to possibly warrant a defamation case, it would more likely be against the owners of the website/review board. This is why owners of review boards need to be careful sometimes what is allowed on their board and how they run it.

[Marko]

I’m a lawyer, and no they can’t win defamation over bad reviews. For one sex work in Canada is a great area and it’s not decriminalized so if an SP where to try to go after someone for any kind of criminal charges. It would be very difficult, and defamation is very difficult to charge someone with. You would have to prove malicious, intent, and often loss of revenue with your business and major character assassination.
I do think some reviews can be too harsh and some in distaste when they are negative, but they would not warrant a defamation case. If there was a review on a review board that was bad enough to possibly warrant a defamation case, it would more likely be against the owners of the website/review board. This is why owners of review boards need to be careful sometimes what is allowed on their board and how they run it.

The platform is not to blame, it's the moderators. With the 'Are We Dating The Same Guy' groups on Facebook, it's the moderators getting sued, not Facebook. Moderation problems are difficult to solve. We will try some more experiments here on Menz and test ways we can improve and make it more fair.

Mrtea you never seem to be able to post a post without the quotes messed up or it doubled up. Most lawyers have great attention to detail so why do you have so much trouble with posting?