why is broadcast speech libel if it is not written 
even though broadcast media e g tv or radio typically involves spoken words without text it is nonetheless considered libel because according to the law this is because broadcast media has the capacity to reach large audiences just as written words do making it less temporary 1can you be guilty of libel ii you leave disparaging or negative comments online if a defamatory or damaging statement is written and posted online such as via a blog post or through social media it may be considered libel if so the one who committed the libel could be prosecuted while not yet common there is increased concern that negative online reviews may end up constituting libel can opinions be libel no statements of opinion e g i think that are protected speech and cannot be prosecuted as libel unlike a statement of fact 