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Re:Science Fraud Site Owner Suspends Site in Response to Leg... by uvdiv on Saturday January 05, 2013 @04:02AM (#5012136)
Saying something is fraudulent is libelous,

It's not libelous, unless you're referring to legal definitions in specific repressive countries (such as the UK). Libel is a malicious lie. This is someone speaking their conscience.

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Re:Science Fraud Site Owner Suspends Site in Response to Leg... by danso on Saturday January 05, 2013 @04:15AM (#5012147)
"Libel is a malicious lie."

There are other issues about your comment, but I'll start with just pointing out that your assertion here is false. A statement can be considered libel if gross negligence was involved, not just malice.

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Re:Science Fraud Site Owner Suspends Site in Response to Leg... by illuminate on Sunday January 06, 2013 @04:09PM (#5017746)
"It's not libelous"

Perhaps not, but PROVING that it's not is expensive.

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