No, but that's not the point.

Not everyone has $50k and the time to fight a libel/defamation suit.

True, but the alternative is letting people like this get away just because they have power and/or money. Tough situation to be in.

Not really. She left enough clues that people on HN could figure it all out pretty quickly. Seems like a good middle ground to exposing them but protecting yourself.

California has a broad anti-SLAPP law that would keep this from costing $50K. She would likely win attorney fees as well. IANAL.

That acronym should really not exist.

What's wrong with SLAPP?

I assumed it was a problem with IANAL.

> Is it still libel or defamation if it's all true?

No, but that's part of what would be at issue in a lawsuit.