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Yes, slander is verbal and libel is written.
As for the legal ramifications
Disclaimer: Fifi is not a lawer, she does not hold herself out as a lawer. The following is Fifi's understanding of the laws surrounding libel, in no way is it intended as legal advice. Please do not try to sue Fifi for practicing law without a liscense or legal malpractice. Fifi is broke.
The truth is an absolute defense to libel. Should you wish to the above mentioned people with names that cannot be spelled phonetically, and which the author of this post is too lazy to look up, they would only have to prove that in fact someone had been spamming other muds with their advertisements. However, anyone with time to waste and the filing fee can sue anyone for anything. They have to be pretty good to prevail. Additionally, those bring frivolous suits face penalities, as the courts object to having their time wasted. Additionally, many of these cases are dismissed rather than litigated. Often the first motion filed on behalf of the defense is a motion to dismiss.
But wait! Don't dispair! You could try to get on Judge Judy and you can get five minutes of fame and a scathing scolding to go with your dimissal.
Now, the mud in question could not sue you slander or libel. They could however sue you for harrassment. And if they could show damages they could probably win. However, they probably will not unless you make a real nuisance of yourself as lawsuits are expensive, and if they win, they's probably get less than they'd spend in lawyer fees, though I believe in many jurisdictions they would be entitled to court costs. And finally, you probably don't have anything.
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