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[Allan from Fallbrook]

Trojan: Using your scenario as an example, it would appear that the blogger might potentially be guilty of inducement to fraud as well as collusion. The problem with that is this: Unlike a “pump and dump” scheme, the homeowners in question are under no obligation to accept the lowball offers and, even presupposing that the blogger in question commands that sort of vast readership, there would have to be enough individuals in that area willing to go and make offers.

On the face of it, it appears like a conspiracy of sorts, but it falls apart when you pay closer attention. However, and here you make a good point, if there was a third party who was aware of the conspiracy, well, that changes the calculus somewhat. It would certainly be unethical and immoral, but it’s doubtful that it would actually be illegal and, therefore, where is the threat to this blogger? He wouldn’t really be facing criminal and/or civil charges, so why worry?

[PCinSD]

Allan basically got it: Causation could be a tad bit difficult to establish. And damages.

[PCinSD]

Allan basically got it: Causation could be a tad bit difficult to establish. And damages.

[PCinSD]

Allan basically got it: Causation could be a tad bit difficult to establish. And damages.

[PCinSD]

Allan basically got it: Causation could be a tad bit difficult to establish. And damages.

[PCinSD]

Allan basically got it: Causation could be a tad bit difficult to establish. And damages.

[NotCranky]

SDR,
I looked for one of the threads where we discussed this public info topic. It was on the thread where OCrenter brought up an incident in which someone was threatening retaliation against him. That thread and many other Ocrenter Pigginton threads, interestingly enough, have been renamed and zeroed out.

My policy comes from the golden rule basically and has less to do with fear of being sued.I do think it is especially improper for Realtors to do it. If I were a FB I wouldn’t enjoy my case being paraded around on the Internet.Anyone else want the specifics of their home & other property stats including addresses posted here for discussion?

[NotCranky]

SDR,
I looked for one of the threads where we discussed this public info topic. It was on the thread where OCrenter brought up an incident in which someone was threatening retaliation against him. That thread and many other Ocrenter Pigginton threads, interestingly enough, have been renamed and zeroed out.

My policy comes from the golden rule basically and has less to do with fear of being sued.I do think it is especially improper for Realtors to do it. If I were a FB I wouldn’t enjoy my case being paraded around on the Internet.Anyone else want the specifics of their home & other property stats including addresses posted here for discussion?

[NotCranky]

SDR,
I looked for one of the threads where we discussed this public info topic. It was on the thread where OCrenter brought up an incident in which someone was threatening retaliation against him. That thread and many other Ocrenter Pigginton threads, interestingly enough, have been renamed and zeroed out.

My policy comes from the golden rule basically and has less to do with fear of being sued.I do think it is especially improper for Realtors to do it. If I were a FB I wouldn’t enjoy my case being paraded around on the Internet.Anyone else want the specifics of their home & other property stats including addresses posted here for discussion?

[NotCranky]

SDR,
I looked for one of the threads where we discussed this public info topic. It was on the thread where OCrenter brought up an incident in which someone was threatening retaliation against him. That thread and many other Ocrenter Pigginton threads, interestingly enough, have been renamed and zeroed out.

My policy comes from the golden rule basically and has less to do with fear of being sued.I do think it is especially improper for Realtors to do it. If I were a FB I wouldn’t enjoy my case being paraded around on the Internet.Anyone else want the specifics of their home & other property stats including addresses posted here for discussion?

[NotCranky]

SDR,
I looked for one of the threads where we discussed this public info topic. It was on the thread where OCrenter brought up an incident in which someone was threatening retaliation against him. That thread and many other Ocrenter Pigginton threads, interestingly enough, have been renamed and zeroed out.

My policy comes from the golden rule basically and has less to do with fear of being sued.I do think it is especially improper for Realtors to do it. If I were a FB I wouldn’t enjoy my case being paraded around on the Internet.Anyone else want the specifics of their home & other property stats including addresses posted here for discussion?

[patientlywaiting]

There is no basis for any lawsuit.

It’s perfectly OK to discuss public transactions.
People have been doing that since the founding of America. The Net is like a townsquare.

The only hassle would be to respond to a lawsuit.

http://lajolla.whoboughtwhat.com/news/?c=1.2009

Remember the Ummel case?

If Realtors can’t be sued (successfully) for pumping up the comps, then bloggers who bad-mouth a neighborhood can’t be sued either.

If I overpaid, I would sue the appraisers who may have used comps which were fraudulent to justify prices. The Ummels actually settled with the appraiser.

[patientlywaiting]

There is no basis for any lawsuit.

It’s perfectly OK to discuss public transactions.
People have been doing that since the founding of America. The Net is like a townsquare.

The only hassle would be to respond to a lawsuit.

http://lajolla.whoboughtwhat.com/news/?c=1.2009

Remember the Ummel case?

If Realtors can’t be sued (successfully) for pumping up the comps, then bloggers who bad-mouth a neighborhood can’t be sued either.

If I overpaid, I would sue the appraisers who may have used comps which were fraudulent to justify prices. The Ummels actually settled with the appraiser.

[patientlywaiting]

There is no basis for any lawsuit.

It’s perfectly OK to discuss public transactions.
People have been doing that since the founding of America. The Net is like a townsquare.

The only hassle would be to respond to a lawsuit.

http://lajolla.whoboughtwhat.com/news/?c=1.2009

Remember the Ummel case?

If Realtors can’t be sued (successfully) for pumping up the comps, then bloggers who bad-mouth a neighborhood can’t be sued either.

If I overpaid, I would sue the appraisers who may have used comps which were fraudulent to justify prices. The Ummels actually settled with the appraiser.

[patientlywaiting]

There is no basis for any lawsuit.

It’s perfectly OK to discuss public transactions.
People have been doing that since the founding of America. The Net is like a townsquare.

The only hassle would be to respond to a lawsuit.

http://lajolla.whoboughtwhat.com/news/?c=1.2009

Remember the Ummel case?

If Realtors can’t be sued (successfully) for pumping up the comps, then bloggers who bad-mouth a neighborhood can’t be sued either.

If I overpaid, I would sue the appraisers who may have used comps which were fraudulent to justify prices. The Ummels actually settled with the appraiser.

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