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cstanhope@social.coop ("Your friendly 'net denizen") wrote:
People get twisted up in knots about intent when it comes to lying. I don't believe intent is necessary for someone to lie. I believe we are responsible for the things we say or repeat. If you communicate a falsehood (knowingly or not) you are participating in a lie. While you make false statements, you are a liar.
What matters is whether you are careful with your words and will go out of your way to clear up misinformation you may have spread.