[S4B]

I have just had someone spread a huge lie about me! They told numerous people at my head office that I have slept with them! I am really upset about this.

So to cheer me up what ties have been told about you and how have you overcome them?

[TIAL]

I tend to overcome the ties that have been told about me with the scissors.

[DevilsDuck]

Someone spread a roomer that i was good in bed once

and boy did i enjoy proving them wrong

[S4B]

Oh ok clever clogs! I am drunkled so allowed to make mistakes! I meant "lies" obviously! You got any decent Vodka?

[DevilsDuck]

Someone spread a roomer that i was good in bed once

and boy did i enjoy proving them wrong

and by "roomer"...i obviously mean rumour, before i get picked up on it....*looks at Tial*

[TIAL]

Nah it's just Tesco value, but quality doesn't matter when you use mixers. I'm mixing it with Irn Bru.

The weirdest lie/rumor that has spread about me is that I wear a full rugby kit as pyjamas! It spread around school like wildfire. I don't even like rugby.

[S4B]

Tial is unusually sharp tonight, panic not, he's picking on me as I pick on others. Fair I guess! However I am drunkled so not exactly fair.

[TIAL]

before i get picked up on it....*looks at Tial*

Oh I don't care atall - I was just warning you before the pedants log in.

[S4B]

This pedant is already here! I feel very stupid now! Thanks Tial,

[Andy B]

I don't give a shit if people say lies about me to people I don't care about I.e. Colleagues. If they started spreading shit about me to my boss though then I'd put him straight on the matter and then I'd seek revenge.

[S4B]

I am feeling a revengeful moment coming on! Watch this space on Monday!

[Bonanzoid]

rumor

Ahem?

[TIAL]

Oh balls.

I do apologise. I blame the vodka!

[Sunny So Cal]

hahaha Tial, you're turning American.

[TIAL]

If I changed my location to 'Portland' would I be able to get away with both spellings?

[foot-loose]

I could get SO involved with this thread, but i'm pished so my better judgement is kicking in and telling me not to bother.

So I wont. But I could.

I didn't though, so it's alright.

[SpaceBoy]

USEFUL PHRASES AT WORK TO GET YOUR OWN BACK IN A WITTY WAY:

I like you. You remind me of when I was young and stupid.
I'm not being rude. You're just insignificant.
I'm already visualizing the duct tape over your mouth.
It might look like I'm doing nothing, but at the cellular level I'm really quite busy.
Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.
The fact that no one understands you doesn't mean you're an artist.
Any connection between your reality and mine is purely coincidental
I have plenty of talent and vision. I just don't care.
I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you.
It's a thankless job, but I've got a lot of Karma to burn off.
Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
How about never? Is never good for you?
I'm really easy to get along with once you people learn to worship me.
You sound reasonable...Time to up my medication.
I'll try being nicer if you'll try being smarter.
I don't work here. I'm a consultant.
Who me? I just wander from room to room.
At least I have a positive attitude about my destructive habits.
You are validating my inherent mistrust of strangers.
I see you've set aside this special time to humiliate yourself in public.

[Bonanzoid]

Ever get the feeling you're being spoken at, rather than to?

[Boboff]

Surely the whole "last night I slept with S4B" "lie" was purely a timing issue ?


*ponders whether to post this as S4B can get stroppy, ,even when something meant as a joke, ah * it.

[Vivienne]

Oh ok clever clogs! I am drunkled so allowed to make mistakes! I meant "lies" obviously! You got any decent Vodka?

Should you be drinking with your medication? I don't mean to sound like anyone's mum, but I understand alcohol is not advisable with the pills you are on, and I worry about you. Regarding the rumour, I'm sure it will all blow over. A person is only ever briefly gossiped about, before something new comes up!!

[S4B]

Yes I'm allowed to drink with my medication. The reason I'm cross about this lie is that it was told at Head Office where many people I like and respect have heard it and I'm now concerned they won't like or respect me any more.

Mind you, having said that Lottie is right I'll start worrying about the next one.

[SpaceBoy]

You can sue under defamation of character type laws!


English law allows actions for libel to be brought in the High Court for any published statements which are alleged to defame a named or identifiable individual or individuals in a manner which causes them loss in their trade or profession, or causes a reasonable person to think worse of him, her or them.

Allowable defenses are justification (the truth of the statement), fair comment (whether statement was a view that a reasonable person could have held), and privilege (whether the statements were made in Parliament or in court, or whether they were fair reports of allegations in the public interest). An offer of amends is a barrier to litigation. A defamatory statement is presumed to be false unless the defendant can prove its truth. Furthermore, to collect compensatory damages, a public official or public figure must prove actual malice (knowing falsity or reckless disregard for the truth). A private individual must only prove negligence (not using due care) to collect compensatory damages. In order to collect punitive damages, all individuals must prove actual malice.

[S4B]

Thanks Spaceboy but I'm not that kind of person. Sometimes these things get worse when brought out into the public eye. I will, however, be having a serious word with his boss!

[SpaceBoy]

Good for you S4B you go in there and take the moral high ground and just lay down the law and the possible legal action you could take if he/she does not get this issue resolved, also mention Vicarious liability if your manager has any understanding of this particular branch of the employment law they will be Sh*ting themselves!

Vicarious liability - Vicarious liability is a form of strict, secondary liability that arises under the common law doctrine of agency – respondeat superior – the responsibility of the superior for the acts of their subordinate, or, in a broader sense, the responsibility of any third party that had the "right, ability or duty to control" the activities of a violator. Employers are vicariously liable for negligent acts or omissions by their employees in the course of employment

[MK Chris]

I'm now concerned they won't like or respect me any more.

I'm sure nothing has changed; they probably didn't like or respect you in the first place.

*Wonders whether a smiley to indicate that this was a joke will placate S4B.*

*Decides it won't.*