Active Member vs Alum Letter of Rec Question

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

If you are going to give specifics, you should not do it in writing, for liability reasons. Call the other chapter and tell them what you know.

This is good general advice.

I'd say this, though, if you'd be hesitant to write it down for any reason, you might want to think very carefully about whether it's worth making a call.

People can sue you for slander as much as they can for libel. (Of course writing it down does make it easier for them to prove that you did actually say it.)

So, while we all want to make sure that we help other chapters avoid crazy or evil people, give some thought to what you actually say or write.

[amanda6035]

Originally Posted by AlphaGamUGAAlum

This is good general advice.

I'd say this, though, if you'd be hesitant to write it down for any reason, you might want to think very carefully about whether it's worth making a call.

People can sue you for slander as much as they can for libel. (Of course writing it down does make it easier for them to prove that you did actually say it.)

So, while we all want to make sure that we help other chapters avoid crazy or evil people, give some thought to what you actually say or write.

You're right about this....but it can also go both ways Especially when Crazy PNM send you messages on facebook saying "I'm officially an XYZ" now and then turns around and says "I'm going through 'rush' at state U in the fall."

Hah. In my "hypothetical" situation, I wouldnt have to write an explanation. I could just print a facebook conversation and it'd tell it's own story. Cant get me for slander for something Crazy PNM said.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by amanda6035

You're right about this....but it can also go both ways Especially when Crazy PNM send you messages on facebook saying "I'm officially an XYZ" now and then turns around and says "I'm going through 'rush' at state U in the fall."

Hah. In my "hypothetical" situation, I wouldnt have to write an explanation. I could just print a facebook conversation and it'd tell it's own story. Cant get me for slander for something Crazy PNM said.

And actually, I think I'd handle it just like that. I'd either send a link to someone in the chapter if the message is still up or send a printout. Maybe with a note to the effect that while you can't be completely sure of it's veracity, that you thought the chapter should look into it a little further.

But DeltaBetaBaby has had a lot more real life experience with this and there actually are lawyers and law students who read this site; maybe they can explain why that would be an even bigger problem.