Freelance Writer gets a C&D for a Retweet
“Valnet sent a cease & desist to someone for posting on X about various things related to Valnet's websites, one of which was itemized in the C&D like this:
You relay disparaging and abusive statements via reposting that declare that Valnet is a “terrible company”, is “trash” and is “awful to work with and their rates are shockingly low to boot”. Such statements are not only unfounded, but are relayed by you solely to disparage and damage the business and reputation of Valnet, with the goal of harming Valnet’s business and economic interests.
Also note that the above quoted text uses the phrase "disparaging and abusive statements via reposting", as in someone posted a 'disparaging statement' on X, and the person who got the C&D simply retweeted it.”
James here.
The above came from Reddit this morning.
Seems like a good reminder why us writers should…
Write to build an audience of our own
And
So we own income sources…
…Without relying on clients…
And don’t have to worry about legal action from past-clients for speaking our minds.
…Or sharing what’s on other people’s minds.
In your corner,
James Foster