Can't avoid nasty things/people even when you are volunteering
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I have been working for free for a non-profit local weekend school that teaches Chinese language (started 7 years ago). I develop and manage their websites, serve on the board, among other things. The principal in one of the six campuses tried to use school resource to do some improper things. I was vice chairman of the board at the time, I persuaded other board members in the campus to find a new principal, not reappointing him (his term ended this summar and needed to be reappointmented by the board). He took this badly and tried to get revenge on me. He demanded the board to investigate a list of my "wrong doings". While the board is investigating, he published my name and his charges against me to many enrolled families of the school and many other unrelated people via e-mail. Since the board promised him to complete the investigation in two weeks, his action serves no purpose other than damaging my reputation and disrupting my life. I reported his action to the board. However, since he has already been forced out of the school, I doubt the board will/can do anything to him. My question is, should I take legal action against him if he would not apologize and/or would not stop the harassment? Thanks.
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I have been working for free for a non-profit local weekend school that teaches Chinese language (started 7 years ago). I develop and manage their websites, serve on the board, among other things. The principal in one of the six campuses tried to use school resource to do some improper things. I was vice chairman of the board at the time, I persuaded other board members in the campus to find a new principal, not reappointing him (his term ended this summar and needed to be reappointmented by the board). He took this badly and tried to get revenge on me. He demanded the board to investigate a list of my "wrong doings". While the board is investigating, he published my name and his charges against me to many enrolled families of the school and many other unrelated people via e-mail. Since the board promised him to complete the investigation in two weeks, his action serves no purpose other than damaging my reputation and disrupting my life. I reported his action to the board. However, since he has already been forced out of the school, I doubt the board will/can do anything to him. My question is, should I take legal action against him if he would not apologize and/or would not stop the harassment? Thanks.
Sue for defamation/slander, damages to your social and professional standing, distress and costs. Should be a nice little earner for you. Seriously, I would have his carcass in a court asap.
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I have been working for free for a non-profit local weekend school that teaches Chinese language (started 7 years ago). I develop and manage their websites, serve on the board, among other things. The principal in one of the six campuses tried to use school resource to do some improper things. I was vice chairman of the board at the time, I persuaded other board members in the campus to find a new principal, not reappointing him (his term ended this summar and needed to be reappointmented by the board). He took this badly and tried to get revenge on me. He demanded the board to investigate a list of my "wrong doings". While the board is investigating, he published my name and his charges against me to many enrolled families of the school and many other unrelated people via e-mail. Since the board promised him to complete the investigation in two weeks, his action serves no purpose other than damaging my reputation and disrupting my life. I reported his action to the board. However, since he has already been forced out of the school, I doubt the board will/can do anything to him. My question is, should I take legal action against him if he would not apologize and/or would not stop the harassment? Thanks.
In the UK defamation laws are great for those wealthy enough to pursue the legal action. I expect it is much the same in the States. I doubt there is much you can do to stop him being an ass other than to shoot him.
Every man can tell how many goats or sheep he possesses, but not how many friends.
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I have been working for free for a non-profit local weekend school that teaches Chinese language (started 7 years ago). I develop and manage their websites, serve on the board, among other things. The principal in one of the six campuses tried to use school resource to do some improper things. I was vice chairman of the board at the time, I persuaded other board members in the campus to find a new principal, not reappointing him (his term ended this summar and needed to be reappointmented by the board). He took this badly and tried to get revenge on me. He demanded the board to investigate a list of my "wrong doings". While the board is investigating, he published my name and his charges against me to many enrolled families of the school and many other unrelated people via e-mail. Since the board promised him to complete the investigation in two weeks, his action serves no purpose other than damaging my reputation and disrupting my life. I reported his action to the board. However, since he has already been forced out of the school, I doubt the board will/can do anything to him. My question is, should I take legal action against him if he would not apologize and/or would not stop the harassment? Thanks.
Fire up the napalm Buba, it's time to fry! He is seriously out of line, take some legal advice and once the board clears your name get them involved too as he shouldn't be using school property [the e-mail list] for personal vendettas.
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
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I have been working for free for a non-profit local weekend school that teaches Chinese language (started 7 years ago). I develop and manage their websites, serve on the board, among other things. The principal in one of the six campuses tried to use school resource to do some improper things. I was vice chairman of the board at the time, I persuaded other board members in the campus to find a new principal, not reappointing him (his term ended this summar and needed to be reappointmented by the board). He took this badly and tried to get revenge on me. He demanded the board to investigate a list of my "wrong doings". While the board is investigating, he published my name and his charges against me to many enrolled families of the school and many other unrelated people via e-mail. Since the board promised him to complete the investigation in two weeks, his action serves no purpose other than damaging my reputation and disrupting my life. I reported his action to the board. However, since he has already been forced out of the school, I doubt the board will/can do anything to him. My question is, should I take legal action against him if he would not apologize and/or would not stop the harassment? Thanks.
At the very least you should consult a lawyer, very often the first consultation is at no cost. I wish you luck.
It was broke, so I fixed it.
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I have been working for free for a non-profit local weekend school that teaches Chinese language (started 7 years ago). I develop and manage their websites, serve on the board, among other things. The principal in one of the six campuses tried to use school resource to do some improper things. I was vice chairman of the board at the time, I persuaded other board members in the campus to find a new principal, not reappointing him (his term ended this summar and needed to be reappointmented by the board). He took this badly and tried to get revenge on me. He demanded the board to investigate a list of my "wrong doings". While the board is investigating, he published my name and his charges against me to many enrolled families of the school and many other unrelated people via e-mail. Since the board promised him to complete the investigation in two weeks, his action serves no purpose other than damaging my reputation and disrupting my life. I reported his action to the board. However, since he has already been forced out of the school, I doubt the board will/can do anything to him. My question is, should I take legal action against him if he would not apologize and/or would not stop the harassment? Thanks.
The board could, of course, issue a rebuttal email to the enrolled families. I'd be very surprised of the school doesn't have associated legal representation - they will be able to advise you of the most suitable course of action.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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I have been working for free for a non-profit local weekend school that teaches Chinese language (started 7 years ago). I develop and manage their websites, serve on the board, among other things. The principal in one of the six campuses tried to use school resource to do some improper things. I was vice chairman of the board at the time, I persuaded other board members in the campus to find a new principal, not reappointing him (his term ended this summar and needed to be reappointmented by the board). He took this badly and tried to get revenge on me. He demanded the board to investigate a list of my "wrong doings". While the board is investigating, he published my name and his charges against me to many enrolled families of the school and many other unrelated people via e-mail. Since the board promised him to complete the investigation in two weeks, his action serves no purpose other than damaging my reputation and disrupting my life. I reported his action to the board. However, since he has already been forced out of the school, I doubt the board will/can do anything to him. My question is, should I take legal action against him if he would not apologize and/or would not stop the harassment? Thanks.
Ask yourself a simple question: What would John Simmons do?
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Ask yourself a simple question: What would John Simmons do?
Talk a lot about guns, and then do nothing because he's bound by the same laws as the next person.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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Talk a lot about guns, and then do nothing because he's bound by the same laws as the next person.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Mole 2010 - debugging made easier - my favourite utility
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Just don't turn around... he's behind you :~
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Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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Fists - the original tactile interface.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
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Ask yourself a simple question: What would John Simmons do?
I wouldn't do a thing. I have guns, and I'm the first person they would suspect if the guy had an unfortunate "hunting accident". If your reputation is solid, no amount of investigating is going to hurt you, and once found "innocent" of the charges, you can give an *opinion* that the guy that brought the charges is just angry because he was dismissed due to wrong-doing on his own part that resulted in his termination. It's important that you precede your statement with the words, "In my opinion" to avoid any legal entanglements.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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I have been working for free for a non-profit local weekend school that teaches Chinese language (started 7 years ago). I develop and manage their websites, serve on the board, among other things. The principal in one of the six campuses tried to use school resource to do some improper things. I was vice chairman of the board at the time, I persuaded other board members in the campus to find a new principal, not reappointing him (his term ended this summar and needed to be reappointmented by the board). He took this badly and tried to get revenge on me. He demanded the board to investigate a list of my "wrong doings". While the board is investigating, he published my name and his charges against me to many enrolled families of the school and many other unrelated people via e-mail. Since the board promised him to complete the investigation in two weeks, his action serves no purpose other than damaging my reputation and disrupting my life. I reported his action to the board. However, since he has already been forced out of the school, I doubt the board will/can do anything to him. My question is, should I take legal action against him if he would not apologize and/or would not stop the harassment? Thanks.
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I have been working for free for a non-profit local weekend school that teaches Chinese language (started 7 years ago). I develop and manage their websites, serve on the board, among other things. The principal in one of the six campuses tried to use school resource to do some improper things. I was vice chairman of the board at the time, I persuaded other board members in the campus to find a new principal, not reappointing him (his term ended this summar and needed to be reappointmented by the board). He took this badly and tried to get revenge on me. He demanded the board to investigate a list of my "wrong doings". While the board is investigating, he published my name and his charges against me to many enrolled families of the school and many other unrelated people via e-mail. Since the board promised him to complete the investigation in two weeks, his action serves no purpose other than damaging my reputation and disrupting my life. I reported his action to the board. However, since he has already been forced out of the school, I doubt the board will/can do anything to him. My question is, should I take legal action against him if he would not apologize and/or would not stop the harassment? Thanks.
Even if he does apologize, wouldn't it be a good idea to have on record your official, legal reply to his allegations? What's to stop him from coming back in 5 years and claiming that all these allegations were never disputed by you?
Best wishes, Hans
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Talk a lot about guns, and then do nothing because he's bound by the same laws as the next person.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Mole 2010 - debugging made easier - my favourite utility
Pete O'Hanlon wrote:
Talk a lot about guns, and then do nothing because he's bound by the same laws as the next person.
But only after cutting his left hand off with a mitre saw, true story, though only cut 80-90% of the way through.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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You might want to take those compromising pictures the secretary has of you off her computer first, though.
It's OK, we all have backups of them, just in case.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Mole 2010 - debugging made easier - my favourite utility
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Talk a lot about guns, and then do nothing because he's bound by the same laws as the next person.
Forgive your enemies - it messes with their heads
My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Mole 2010 - debugging made easier - my favourite utility
+5 for accuracy. After I voted, that's when I realized there should have been a penalty for spitting up my coffee. :laugh:
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I wouldn't do a thing. I have guns, and I'm the first person they would suspect if the guy had an unfortunate "hunting accident". If your reputation is solid, no amount of investigating is going to hurt you, and once found "innocent" of the charges, you can give an *opinion* that the guy that brought the charges is just angry because he was dismissed due to wrong-doing on his own part that resulted in his termination. It's important that you precede your statement with the words, "In my opinion" to avoid any legal entanglements.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997How about an unfortunate gardening accident, maybe ho could accidentally drop his electric hedge trimmer into the ornamental fish pond. No one would suspect you then. :laugh:
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done. Drink. Get drunk. Fall over - P O'H OK, I will win to day or my name isn't Ethel Crudacre! - DD Ethel Crudacre I cannot live by bread alone. Bacon and ketchup are needed as well. - Trollslayer Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb - they're often *students*, for heaven's sake - Terry Pratchett
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I wouldn't do a thing. I have guns, and I'm the first person they would suspect if the guy had an unfortunate "hunting accident". If your reputation is solid, no amount of investigating is going to hurt you, and once found "innocent" of the charges, you can give an *opinion* that the guy that brought the charges is just angry because he was dismissed due to wrong-doing on his own part that resulted in his termination. It's important that you precede your statement with the words, "In my opinion" to avoid any legal entanglements.
".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
It's important that you precede your statement with the words, "In my opinion" to avoid any legal entanglements.
Allegedly.
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I have been working for free for a non-profit local weekend school that teaches Chinese language (started 7 years ago). I develop and manage their websites, serve on the board, among other things. The principal in one of the six campuses tried to use school resource to do some improper things. I was vice chairman of the board at the time, I persuaded other board members in the campus to find a new principal, not reappointing him (his term ended this summar and needed to be reappointmented by the board). He took this badly and tried to get revenge on me. He demanded the board to investigate a list of my "wrong doings". While the board is investigating, he published my name and his charges against me to many enrolled families of the school and many other unrelated people via e-mail. Since the board promised him to complete the investigation in two weeks, his action serves no purpose other than damaging my reputation and disrupting my life. I reported his action to the board. However, since he has already been forced out of the school, I doubt the board will/can do anything to him. My question is, should I take legal action against him if he would not apologize and/or would not stop the harassment? Thanks.
restraining order? how bad was the shit he was doing anyway?
"I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. " — Hunter S. Thompson My comedy.
