If somebody said something, is it ok for me to publish it without their consent?

Question

like for example. someone called me a loser.
I can tell other people that person called me a loser? though media like blogs and newspaper?
is that legally ok?
or I have to have their consent first?

Answer 1

There are a couple of questions here, and they depend upon the media outlet.

Hearsay is generally not protected, although this isn't an issue unless there is some defamation of character or other damaging information conveyed. Insulting you would probably count.

You can say what you like in a blog if the person is not readily identifiable. Otherwise, you may be held to account for libel. Now, if the blog is one that is only viewable by invitation (ie, a private blog), you have greater freedom because it is considered closer to a private conversation.

Answer 2

Until someone places there thoughts into a tangible form like printed on paper, music, tape, etc... than they're thoughts are not protected under any copy right laws. Copyright protection subsists from the time the work is created in fixed form.

Answer 3

You can tell other people what someone told you. It's their word against yours if it's the truth. In a legal sense, it's called 'hearsay' and carries very little weight. But you don't need anyone's consent.

Answer 4

If it is a word for word verbage quote, then you need to give that individual credit by stating their names and your source of information.
You want to be careful about name calling or things people said about you unless you have a witness.
And lastly, if you call someone else a name it is best to precede it with in my opinion. And stand ready for someone to say they'll sue you for slander.

Answer 5

no you don't need their consent. think about newspapers. they don't need the person's consent to publish what they say. as long as you have a witness so they can't sue you for slander if you say something that they could say is untrue.

Answer 6

You can say that someone called you a looser but need their consent to state their name in the article or whatever the thing is

Answer 7

You could, you might get sued for defamation of character, at the same time you can say it without saying who it was and while they know who they are, they cant prove that they are the only one who said this to or about you ina given amount of time.

Answer 8

Yes you can! It is not written. You donot steal anything. It has nothing to do about plagiarism or something. You can write it on blog.

Answer 9

I'd start with the fact that, "turn about is fair play." Would you want it done to you? But, no you don't need their consent if you don't quote them.

Answer 10

If you have allot of money,stay away....but,if you have nothing to lose and you are not in the poperautsey eye,....go for it...no spell check on the poperautsey but beware