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If somebody tried to screw you then backed out of it and you have proof, seems fair game to post it online, complete with the scammer's real name and affiliation. It might not be tactically prudent since that person might sue you in retaliation, by you are squarely within your rights to do it if you want, no "violation of privacy" here.


I am not referring to the case where the CEO used his work. That is fair game for naming and shaming.

The information reflects on what are normally considered private details that are not limited to business interactions.




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