Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein is suing an Internet commenter named Jessica Lederman who went off on her in the lovely comments section of an "entertainment news site" (no, not this one!), making claims that Hochstein "worked as an escort and did soft porn in Las Vegas." Hochstein filed suit, seeking more than $15,000 on the basis that A) these claims are untrue, and B) these claims have caused her "severe emotional distress"; damaged her reputation; and threatened her social life and employment.
Suing a commenter, eh Lisa? You must be new here.
While I think some of the things people say online are absolutely disgusting, and I do like the fact that a mean Internet commenter who's spreading lies has been exposed -- come on. Deal with it, Lisa, and move on. You're an extremely wealthy woman who's looking kind of petty suing someone who's much less well-off than you.
I get that it's not like this woman just wrote: "LISA IS AN UGY BICH WHO TINKS SHE'S SO KEWL BUT RLLY SHE JUST SUX!!!!!!!!!" What was written was actually a pretty intense accusation and, quite frankly, slander. But still. This is how it works in this lawless jungle. The Internet is like being on a perpetual cruise without the jumbo crab legs or poop deck. It isn't fun being on the receiving end of nasty remarks, but it isn't changing any time soon.
"Celebrities" have mean things written about them all the time. Both by websites and rag mags and Internet commenters. It doesn't mean it's right, but it sort of comes with the gig -- especially when that gig is reality TV. Imagine if Kim Kardashian sued every time some wrote something rude or false about her in the comments section. Or Snooki. Or Emily Maynard.
In my opinion, the best thing to do, Lisa, is to just not read the comments. You're never going to feel good after doing so. Just sit back and enjoy your beachfront Miami mansion, and try to remind yourself that the only thing that really matters is the opinions of the people who actually know you.
And you can trust me on this one. I'm kind of an expert.
Do you think Lisa is ridiculous to sue an Internet commenter, Internet commenters?
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This is why aliens haven't contacted us yet, they see these morons and see no intelligent life here. I weep for humanity at times.
Free speech does not include making libelous slanderous statements that cannot be backed up with actual fact and/or proof. Fact is you can be sued for libel and slander whether you have millions or have nothing. Now if they had added the words, "I'll bet" or "She looks like..", they would have been stating an opinion and it would be stupid to sue because you can't sue anyone for their thoughts/opinions. What do you want to teach your children? That if they're going to go around slamming people make sure they have the facts. Or better yet, if you can't say something nice....
Good for her for taking the effort to expose her and hold her accountable! People shouldn't be allowed to hide behind a computer and tell lies and slander people!
Just how did you get your job? Me thinks your bosses need to reconsider your position.
Lisa has given an interview and she says it wasn't just a random commenter, that if it was it wouldn't have been an issue. It's someone she knows. This changes my view on it entirely. I still believe random idiots on the net saying stuff isn't a big deal and apparently she feels the same. I also agree with her that when it's someone you know it's a lot different.