There are probably a few I could e-mail directly, but I thought I would post this one, in case anybody else is experiencing it. I have had an article COMPLETELY misrepresent me and publish my personal information, and quote me, when it was something that I did not say. I would not say it was degrading, only truly bad writing. Is there anything one can do? I was not asked, I did not know I was being interviewed (diner I was invited to free of charge and reporter at the event), and did not know it was being published. I was a bit ticked, but since it was publcihed over 6 months ago...... I am not sure if I can do anything about it. Not a big deal at this point, I am more thinking for future times..... any thoughts.
If the article was published in a newspaper, you could always write a letter of correction, submit it to the Editor along with a note that you're contemplating legal action if they don't publish it (that works like magic, trust me).
If the article is slanderous in any way I would suggest you seek legal advice from your lawyer. You probably have sufficient grounds for suing the reporter and the publisher.
Libel laws usually have pretty short limitations on how long one can wait before filling a case. I would guess that one year is most common but it could be as short as 6 months?
Whever I have been interviewed (knowingly) I always cringe at the results. Reporters have an amazing ability to screw up the simplest things. Our provincial premier was grossly misquoted by a reporter whose editor stuck by his story. The premier produced a tape of the interview and hasn't been misquoted since. If you are being interviewed, tape it.
I have had an article COMPLETELY misrepresent me and publish my personal information, and quote me, when it was something that I did not say. I would not say it was degrading, only truly bad writing. Is there anything one can do? Not a big deal at this point, I am more thinking for future times..... any thoughts. [/B][/QUOTE] My suggestion is to let it go and call it a learning experience. If it was awhile ago most people will have forgotten about it, and a retraction will only draw attention to it. Look at the bright side, you were important enough that even what you DIDN'T say hit the press! Tracey
