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In reply to the discussion: Woman sues Match.com for $10 million [View all]kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)237. They shouldn't even have to pay THAT. And when we all have medical insurance,
that will hopefully make this sort of nonsensical lawsuit far less common. Fine. Sue somebody for your deductible and copays. They will be capped for everyone at a few grand.
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ok, I stand corrected on that point. She should have her day in court and not be fucking ridiculed
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#84
I'm a "little guy" business and I think frivolous lawsuits are frivolous regardless of how big
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#232
I disagree. If you meet the person through friends or family who have known him a long time,
pnwmom
Jan 2013
#225
Met my hubby on a dating site. Daughter also met her husband on another site. Most things
patricia92243
Jan 2013
#121
Exactly. Before I meet anyone in person I make sure there's a long electronic trail
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#235
I found out some time later one of these guys already had a significant other
Samantha
Jan 2013
#263
I'm sorry, but I really had to clean the coffee off the monitor after that one...
TreasonousBastard
Jan 2013
#162
I know several women who have been happily married for several years to the very normal,
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#233
The website I use has a very prominent disclaimer, IIRC, about safety in meeting people.
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#236
She should sue her educators and parents for not disclosing the dangers of stupidity. nt
OneTenthofOnePercent
Jan 2013
#20
What problem is this woman part of? The one that got her stabbed repeatedly and her skull crushed?
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#178
I think you and I don't have the details of the case and neither of us is qualified to
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#193
Relationship? The article makes it clear that they had known each other 8 days
HangOnKids
Jan 2013
#88
They shouldn't even have to pay THAT. And when we all have medical insurance,
kestrel91316
Jan 2013
#237
Ask that one "Where are you getting the info that she told him where she lived?"
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#91
Well, I don't know about that. I went looking for some old school chums a year or so ago.
MADem
Jan 2013
#173
Match.com isn't a friend. It's a money making enterprise. As far as your claim about the woman,
pnwmom
Jan 2013
#226
I really would have thought the replies to this would have been something like
gollygee
Jan 2013
#23
That's cool how you know all of the details of this case. Nobody should ever go to court, just ask
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#114
I am not the plaintiff's attorney and I don't try to settle cases online, Frist.
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#124
I said she should have her day in court. You claim to know she doesn't deserve it.
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#131
“The basis of the lawsuit is the advertising that is utilized by Match.com lulling women ..
SpartanDem
Jan 2013
#133
It is the perps fault. It is no more match.com's fault than her internet provider.
alphafemale
Jan 2013
#192
That's cool how you know all of the details of this case. Nobody should ever go to court, just ask
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#59
She should have her day in court and not be fucking ridiculed by people who don't know shit about
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#48
She won't get 10 million-- that's just lawyer talk to file the suit...
TreasonousBastard
Jan 2013
#165
Agreed. A (thankfully very) few people enjoy victim blaming women for sport.
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#45
I still see no claim anywhere other than here that she TOLD him where she lived.
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#107
It is, but she will get a settlement large enough to pay her medical expenses
duffyduff
Jan 2013
#115
I'm quite capable of reading the posts on their own merit, thanks. This thread,
myrna minx
Jan 2013
#180
You should spend some time learning about what you speak. You have fallen for GOP bullshit.
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#182
Me, too. People are "Fristing" all over it. Who the FUCK do they think they are?
PeaceNikki
Jan 2013
#186
The libertarians have defiantly made it popular to shame and ridicule anyone who seeks
myrna minx
Jan 2013
#188
I add my voice to those pointing out that the coffee thing is RW propaganda
cthulu2016
Jan 2013
#231
I don't think that means what you think it means, but it's amusing nonetheless.
Sheldon Cooper
Jan 2013
#222
Match.com should clearly inform people: Our members include rapists, stalkers & murderers
limpyhobbler
Jan 2013
#205
LOL ok. But match.com makes a lot of money selling an image of safe dating. Needs a warning label.
limpyhobbler
Jan 2013
#210
I just watched 3 match.com ads on youtube and all of them showed safe environments with no warnings.
limpyhobbler
Jan 2013
#216
Maybe it seemed safe. People don't necessarily know what's safe on the internet.
limpyhobbler
Jan 2013
#297
If Republicans had their way, very few people would be able to have their day in court.
Nine
Jan 2013
#206
I had a dating website accidentally expose my email address (and my real name).
alarimer
Jan 2013
#213
You've had excellent and informative posts on this thread. Don't let the assholes get you down. nt
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#251
"there are folks with zero clue whatsoever about what it really takes to see someone in court."
snooper2
Jan 2013
#286
She should be free to bring her lawsuit. That doesn't mean every lawsuit should be taken seriously.
NYC Liberal
Jan 2013
#302