i got a legal notice from an angry competitor because i published truthful commentary on them. there's a particular business practice i really frown upon and find deceptive and I discussed it in detail. they sent me a muti page notice. my reply made it obvious, in no uncertain terms, that i'd rather spend $750,000 fighting them in court than remove a single thing I said that is true, and I have access to the legal resources necessary to make a proper case as well as recover all fees using appropriate anti SLAPP laws.
i wish more people did this. Now I actually have the money for it & I get the 'oh must be easy for you with money now', but I've been telling the people who do this to shove it for OVER SEVENTEEN YEARS!!! This legal notice was from when my bank account had $260 in it. I could barely buy a monthly metrocard much less pay a lawyer.
I replaced my site page they were complaining about with a screenshot of this letter & a photo of me mocking them, because they deserved it. I'm fine.
Bullies win because people fold the moment they get a cease and desist. If you are doing the right thing for the right reason, you are in the position of advantage, not the person suing you.
Never roll over. If you wish to stop pursuing something of your own volition, that is acceptable - but NEVER let other people intimidate you.
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