Don't Sue Me!

Disclaimer /dıskleımə(r)/ noun (formal) a statement in which sb says that they are not connected with or responsible for sth, or that they do not have any knowledge of it. ~Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 7th Edition

What has happened to free speech? Two Singaporean bloggers were charged under Sedition Act. I agree that the world has no place for racists and extremists, but these bloggers had Muslim friends who could attest that they didn’t have racist sentiments. And, what? S$10,000 each to be on bail? If that happens to me, I'll be sleeping in the lockup for good!

Disenfranchised Girl has just put up a disclaimer in her blog for the sake of “protecting [herself] from whatever laws”. She’s quite right. Being a frequent blogger myself, who knows one day the police would come knocking at the door and arrest me for something I’ve posted on my blog?

Besides, suing people can be lucrative too. Haven’t you heard of the news about a smoker who sued a tobacco company, demanding compensation for not warning him apropos the dangers of smoking? What else couldn’t be possible when there’s such a preposterous case? If you have enough money to hire an attorney who is clever enough to manipulate the law, filing lawsuits can be a profitable investment.

Better be safe than sorry. It’s time for me to put up a disclaimer too. Unfortunately, I’m simply too poor to hire a lawyer to draft it. So, I’ve to pen it myself.

I don’t know enough Latin to make it sound like a formal disclaimer. Neither is it long-winded enough like those clauses found in the constitution. Never mind, this is for the benefit of laymen out there like me. But, let’s just hope it’s legit in court… Anyway, voila! Here it is!

Disclaimer: The blogger is a busy man who tends to form opinions before getting his facts right, just for the sake of saving time. He is also known to be too smart sometimes to understand what he says. A priori, he shall not be held responsible for any opinions posted in this blog. Should you be offended by his subjective and partial views, kindly send him a death threat via email.

I hate to disappoint you, but, just forget about sending me the death threat. My mailbox is currently full with fan mail and love letters.