Well, that's "newsworhty" according to the media.
Se3nsational cases in this are get press. Defamation is not shocking. It is kind of boring to most people.
Also, those who are sued are rarely supported by their message board peers as the majority of people are posting on message boards to make money which means "bashers" interfere with that effort.
I am making it my mission to bring this behavior into the light and show just how abusive the process can be. This new legislation will make SLAPP suits even harder to litigate and win. And, believe it or not, everybody who posts on message boards should support actions that preserve and protect their freedoms.
As long as one posts within the limits of the law there should be no fear of abusive attempts to harass, intimidate or silence criticism.