First Amendment Ruling Protects Internet Trolls

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: compuwiz1

First Amendment Ruling Protects Internet Trolls

Obviously....you're still here.

somebody had to say it.

 

[KK]

Originally posted by: Nitemare

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Does this mean I can't get banned from this place for acting like an idiot?

test it

he already has.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: KK

Originally posted by: Nitemare

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Does this mean I can't get banned from this place for acting like an idiot?

test it

he already has.

It's true, I've been given a few vacations over the years.

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: KK

Originally posted by: Nitemare

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Does this mean I can't get banned from this place for acting like an idiot?

test it

he already has.

It's true, I've been given a few vacations over the years.

but maybe the mods have had a change of heart now?

 

[alkemyst]

while their is damages from this, you can't remove freedom for protection. It sucks people get affected so much by mere words and taunting though.

We have too many 'do-overs' today. There was a case here where they gave a MUCH lesser sentence because it was the person's first time and they didn't realize they'd get in trouble

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
while their is damages from this, you can't remove freedom for protection. It sucks people get affected so much by mere words and taunting though.

We have too many 'do-overs' today. There was a case here where they gave a MUCH lesser sentence because it was the person's first time and they didn't realize they'd get in trouble

To me it's just another example of word of mouth. Why is Wall Street reacting to messages posted on a website in the first place? Kind of makes me question the market a bit actually. Do they take advice from Wikipedia too?

 

[alkemyst]

probably...people today tend to try and prove the right things wrong and accept the wrong things as right.

 

[Lithium381]

I think as long as it's an opinion, or based on fact, it's fair game......but once someone starts making stuff up, that becomes libel, an intentional tort......which can be grounds for a lawsuit....and it should be. Free Speech is one thing, everyone has a right to an opinion; lying and damaging reputations is another thing entirely.

 

[PokerGuy]

Sounds like a reasonable ruling to me. People can make anonymous posts just like they can anonymously distribute a pamphlet. If you post something that can (or does) result in actual harm to someone or you threaten them with harm, you won't be protected and you'll have to deal with the consequences. This is just extending that same ability to the internet.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: Lithium381
I think as long as it's an opinion, or based on fact, it's fair game......but once someone starts making stuff up, that becomes libel, an intentional tort......which can be grounds for a lawsuit....and it should be. Free Speech is one thing, everyone has a right to an opinion; lying and damaging reputations is another thing entirely.

You can say or write you 'THINK' something/someone is something...but you just cannot state it. Still doesn't protect one from being sued civilly.

I can say or write I think Joe Someone is a child molestor. I cannot say or write Joe Someone is a child molestor (unless he was convicted).