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Message: <blockquote data-quote="was" data-source="post: 2718681" data-attributes="member: 24488">First of all, you pointed out in your previous post that the I was in error because I misinterpreted a word. I included those definitions for two reasons. A.)  I wanted to make sure I knew what I was talking about.B.)  I wanted to make sure you knew where I was coming from.  These clarifications seemed especially important to me in light of the fact that I was trying to discuss a subject with someone from another country.  Especially one where English is not the native tongue.  I know quite well what the term 'bilk' means. It's used quite often around here.  However, I could not simply assume that you were familiar with it.  Second, I am quite aware from my graduate school law classes, taken farther back then I care to remember, what defamation is.  At least its English definition as defined by American law.  I must admit to a lack of knowledge in its applications in German law.  A.)  I had no direct intent to injure.  If you read my last post in its entirety, you'll notice that I stated that I still buy some of their miniatures.  I just don't buy them in packs.  In addition, I never advocated that anyone stop buying all of their products. I stated that I don't appreciate the way they sell their miniatures and yes, I do feel cheated by it. B.)  I was expressing an opinion, which is what these boards are supposed to be about.  If I feel that their marketing methods are unfair to loyal customers, then I'm going to say it. C.)  In the U.S., it doesn't supersede the First Amendment   "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech , or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."D.)  Seeing as these boards are hosted in a foreign country, neither the American or German definitions matter here.  We'd have to reference English law. Third, you have no idea who I am, or anything about my character. Yet you have deliberately attacked my character with false accusations several times.  Your postings have been rife with sarcasm and condescension.  If anyone is defaming or slandering in these postings, it is you.Finally, I am too *bleeping* old to feel the need to "show off" to you or anyone else, nor do I feel any need to rise to your baiting commentary.  You want to provoke an argument, then look elsewhere.</blockquote>

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