I’m sure I’ll get downvoted for this, but regardless. I think Fiona has a pretty strong case. Netflix said they went “above and beyond” to protect her identity. Yet the casting of Gadd and detailed depiction of Martha lead to fans finding out who the real Martha was literally within hours (find Gadds facebook page and scroll down a little bit and find the obsessive deranged posts, its really not hard). I can think of about a dozen ways they could have done more to protect her true identity that would be considered the bare minimum.
Now once its been easily establish who she is, all of a sudden each dramatic embellishment is significantly more harmful. Once the lines between reality and fiction are blurred all of a sudden we are in a liable hot mess. Most prominent dramatisation would be the ending criminal trial and Martha’s confession. That is literally implying a criminal conviction that never happened.
This really isnt the kinda thing you can mess around with, and saying “we didnt know it was going to be so popular” isn’t really good enough.
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Don’t want to be embarrassed in the media? Maybe don’t be a psychopath.
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bobblebob100 on
“However, the judge disagreed, writing: “While the statements were made in a series that largely has the trappings of a black comedy-drama, the very first episode states unequivocally that ‘this is a true story’, thereby inviting the audience to accept the statements as fact.”
Personally, when i see something billed as a true story, i still expect some stuff to be added for dramatic effect. I just expect the broader story to be true
PersonalityOld8755 on
They said they covered her identity but they didn’t at all, she’s the actual double of her character and was super easy for the twitter folk to find.. they should take some responsibility for that, just pay her off, it’s not like they don’t have the money and without her weird personality they didn’t have a show.
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Definition of sexual assault: “The Sexual Offences Act 2003 says that **someone commits sexual assault if all of the following happens:** **They intentionally touch another person.** **The touching is sexual.** **The other person does not consent to the touching.**”
The Judge’s words: “There are major differences between inappropriate touching and sexual assault”
Seems like the judge needs to refresh the Sexual offences act before they make statements like that.
Equivalent_Thing_324 on
It’s a disgrace what they did to this women. Told lies about her and did nothing to protect her identity. Even if the story had been true it would have been illegal. She’ll receive more money than Gadd, who is a talentless and gormless prick.
Creepy-Bell-4527 on
I wasn’t expecting them to succeed in this, but it was worth trying.
However, given that people were only able to find her by looking at his social media and finding the deranged stalker in his comments, I’m not convinced any slander or libel allegations will stick.
Accomplished-Try-658 on
Was a regressive, leery show. Came across as mean spirited.
Fantastic_Campaign29 on
I’m on her side. It says true story at the start. That makes everything a liable statement.
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I’m sure I’ll get downvoted for this, but regardless. I think Fiona has a pretty strong case. Netflix said they went “above and beyond” to protect her identity. Yet the casting of Gadd and detailed depiction of Martha lead to fans finding out who the real Martha was literally within hours (find Gadds facebook page and scroll down a little bit and find the obsessive deranged posts, its really not hard). I can think of about a dozen ways they could have done more to protect her true identity that would be considered the bare minimum.
Now once its been easily establish who she is, all of a sudden each dramatic embellishment is significantly more harmful. Once the lines between reality and fiction are blurred all of a sudden we are in a liable hot mess. Most prominent dramatisation would be the ending criminal trial and Martha’s confession. That is literally implying a criminal conviction that never happened.
This really isnt the kinda thing you can mess around with, and saying “we didnt know it was going to be so popular” isn’t really good enough.
Don’t want to be embarrassed in the media? Maybe don’t be a psychopath.
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“However, the judge disagreed, writing: “While the statements were made in a series that largely has the trappings of a black comedy-drama, the very first episode states unequivocally that ‘this is a true story’, thereby inviting the audience to accept the statements as fact.”
Personally, when i see something billed as a true story, i still expect some stuff to be added for dramatic effect. I just expect the broader story to be true
They said they covered her identity but they didn’t at all, she’s the actual double of her character and was super easy for the twitter folk to find.. they should take some responsibility for that, just pay her off, it’s not like they don’t have the money and without her weird personality they didn’t have a show.
Definition of sexual assault: “The Sexual Offences Act 2003 says that **someone commits sexual assault if all of the following happens:** **They intentionally touch another person.** **The touching is sexual.** **The other person does not consent to the touching.**”
The Judge’s words: “There are major differences between inappropriate touching and sexual assault”
Seems like the judge needs to refresh the Sexual offences act before they make statements like that.
It’s a disgrace what they did to this women. Told lies about her and did nothing to protect her identity. Even if the story had been true it would have been illegal. She’ll receive more money than Gadd, who is a talentless and gormless prick.
I wasn’t expecting them to succeed in this, but it was worth trying.
However, given that people were only able to find her by looking at his social media and finding the deranged stalker in his comments, I’m not convinced any slander or libel allegations will stick.
Was a regressive, leery show. Came across as mean spirited.
I’m on her side. It says true story at the start. That makes everything a liable statement.