Tilaok
By MANA volunteers around
The marvelous net webs danger too
W ho can question the marvel the web could do? Through the internet, information changes hands as quick as the eye can discern. But, so do dis-and-mis-information, and scams.
Who can prevent any one from spreading through the web derogatory comments against even the most innocent among us? In the first place the target may not even be able to read and thus know about the disinformation, much less react. Reacting may not even do much because the attackers can just repeat or add more accusations. The victim can hardly file a case because aside from the physical distance involved, there is the question of where to file a case. Libel laws defer from one country to another. In the Philippines, libel cases can be filed either at the place where the statement was made or at any place where the statement was read. However, there is still no clear cut law in the Philippines when it comes to dealing libelous statements made on the internet. Of course, the same libel laws may apply, but the fact is most derogatory statements are made under false names or just handles or user names. Unlike in the print publications wherein in such event that a writer uses a pen name there’ s always a way of knowing his real identity. Also one can file cases against the editor and publishers too. How about on the web? Nothing of this sort.
A recent case that attracted this corner’ s attention was that involving breeder, Jayson Garces, of Cebu, Philippines, who enjoys a sizable following on Face Book.
His FB account was duplicated and faked by someone who then sold chicken as if he were the real Jayson Garces. Trouble was that there were no chicken delivered to the buyers / victims. It took some time and a number of complaints received that the true Jayson
Roosterman No. 11; January, 2012
In the bible, tilaok or cock’ s crow depicts revelation of what is not true.
Here Tilaok reveals the sabungero interpretation of the truth regarding issues and concerns, not necessarily limited to sabong affairs.
Because sabungeros too should have a say in the affairs of state and society.
Victim of a face book scam Jayson Garces( right) with kamana Marlon Mabingnay( photo above).
Garces realized that he had an impostor. Imagine the damage on the credibility of the genuine Jayson without his knowing it?
That is the trouble with social network sites. Anybody can just post practically anything if he has an account. And, any body can open an account even under a false or some body else’ s name. And, do anything he want in the guise of that name.
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