Hyperlink defamation occurs when a website embeds a link to defamatory content, potentially making the linker liable for spreading harmful statements. It is used to damage reputations indirectly, often in competitive or political contexts. Bloggers, journalists, and forum operators may benefit by avoiding direct defamation claims while still amplifying damaging material.
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