How does Fluther determine whether a person Is a public figure?

Thereby free game for personal attacks. What happens if a jelly becomes famous how do we regulate personal attacks? Example lets say x is called an asshole and x is actually on site as another name. Do we act as if the person in the witness protection account.

I am thinking of running for government for fun, and I wonder if my dirty laundry for 4 years will get me into trouble. Or on the flip side should I advertise who I am if I become a public figure?