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No. What I'm saying is that in order to prevail in a suit they'd have to demonstrate how their reps were damaged. Demonstrating to a jury of average folks how a porner's reputation could get any worse is tricky unless you pull a Luke and allege that they fucked a dog. Or accuse someone of Rape without a Police Report or a person willing to go on record saying that it happened to them.
Some defamatory statements are considered so bad, the plaintiff does not need to prove special damages (such as damages to one's business, profession or property). Accusations of loathsome crimes such as rape or child molestation would fit the bill. These type of statements are considered "defamation per se." See Cal. Civ. Code § 45a; Yow v. National Enquirer, Inc. 550 F.Supp.2d 1179, 1183 (E.D. Cal. 2008).
Also, I agree with Pornlaw that it is not a good idea to run around like a loose cannon publishing scandalous accusations willy nilly and ignoring lawsuits because you think you have no assets and are "judgment proof." In California a judgment is good for ten years and can easily be renewed. Plus, the defendant incurs interest at the legal rate which is 10% -- far more than your bank pays. Even if you are poor today, will you still be in the same circumstances 10 years from now? 20 years from now? Bankruptcy may be option, but you can't file Chapter 7 continuously either (assuming the circumstances permitted the debt to be discharged).
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