Ban 'anonymous' speech online?

[pandora]

That is terrible and very scary Kat I'm sorry this happened to you,
I know others also.

I have been researching cyber bullies and their handiwork, something needs to be done
to stop this for sure. The laws in place are not enough, as it is escalating.
Its a mean world out there... is it getting meaner?

And fear and public humiliation the biggest weapon and control the bully has over us.

In this proposal no one would have to post their info to the public, that is optional.
Only if it was requested to keep a post up.
It seems it would not affect mods or administrators but those commenting.
lt also said commenting forums could be a thing of the past uh oh

"A web site administrator upon request shall remove any comments posted on his or her web site by an anonymous poster unless such anonymous poster agrees to attach his or her name to the post and confirms that his or her IP address, legal name, and home address are accurate. All web site administrators shall have a contact number or e-mail address posted for such removal requests, clearly visible in any sections where comments are posted."

The upon request I guess means administrators/mods would be very busy
deleting anonymous posts if they were slanderous and it was requested by the victim.
My hope is it would in general deter slanderous posts and bullying
as the post would just come down.

[redrock]

..........if this bill were to pass everywhere, I'd have to pay insurance to protect myself. It's not bad enough that some loony PJ fan sent me a death threat; if this were to pass, I might be more likely to have them appear on my doorstep. They could vandalize where I live or whatever.

I believe in personal privacy for everyone. There are plenty of laws to deal with crummy people and their rotten kids already. (bullies)...

Points raised in many posts. This type of bill is a goldmine for a good number of corporations that sell such 'services' and others. A goldmine for data gatherers (all this done legally already, mind you, but the bill would make it SO much easier), a goldmine for insurance companies, a goldmine for litigators.... Not to mention the 'easy access' for weirdos. Oh, and of course the 'protection' of politicians' 'good name'. Nothing altruistic about it.

We are already more and more exposed as we use our computers, iPads/tablets, smartphones, cable TVs, etc. Our lives are entwined with these technologies and I believe that a lot of us (in our type of society) would have great difficulties doing without all of this. A law enabling even more intrusion is really not necessary.

'Rotten kids...'

[redrock]

You (the Pearl Jam Board Operations) would likely be held responsible and accountable and open to legal action if someone gets a member's home address from here, goes to that address and does them harm.
Right?

Astute observation. Another angle to look at. 'Ambulance chasers' dream?

[pandora]

You (the Pearl Jam Board Operations) would likely be held responsible and accountable and open to legal action if someone gets a member's home address from here, goes to that address and does them harm.
Right?

Astute observation. Another angle to look at. 'Ambulance chasers' dream?

If it was required by law to provide it no, no liability would not fall to the website.

In this proposal no one would have to post their info to the public, that is optional.
Only required to keep the post up and this only if it is identified and it is requested.
This protects the victim of the post and hopefully deters slanderous postings.

"A web site administrator upon request shall remove any comments posted on his or her web site by an anonymous poster unless such anonymous poster agrees to attach his or her name to the post and confirms that his or her IP address, legal name, and home address are accurate. All web site administrators shall have a contact number or e-mail address posted for such removal requests, clearly visible in any sections where comments are posted."

[g under p]

You (the Pearl Jam Board Operations) would likely be held responsible and accountable and open to legal action if someone gets a member's home address from here, goes to that address and does them harm.
Right?

Astute observation. Another angle to look at. 'Ambulance chasers' dream?

If it was required by law to provide it no, no liability would not fall to the website.

In this proposal no one would have to post their info to the public, that is optional.
Only required to keep the post up and this only if it is identified and it is requested.
This protects the victim of the post and hopefully deters slanderous postings.

"A web site administrator upon request shall remove any comments posted on his or her web site by an anonymous poster unless such anonymous poster agrees to attach his or her name to the post and confirms that his or her IP address, legal name, and home address are accurate. All web site administrators shall have a contact number or e-mail address posted for such removal requests, clearly visible in any sections where comments are posted."

I do believe forums and websites can already do this without this proposal and no private info has to be given. Since you already own ways to curb cyberbullying why the great push to implement this proposal? The law then isn't a necessity, shed the blinkers and open up the view.

peace

[redrock]

shed the blinkers and open up the view.

peace

You said 'blinkers'....
Stocked up on Aleve then?

[Cosmo]

I do believe forums and websites can already do this without this proposal and no private info has to be given. Since you already own ways to curb cyberbullying why the great push to implement this proposal? The law then isn't a necessity, shed the blinkers and open up the view.
peace

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Exactly. Haven't people been banned from this site for abusive language?
Again... this is an area of a greater forum that is set aside for those difficult issues that have no simple solutions. If you can't take criticism from an opposing view... then, you probably shouldn't be argueing your viewpoint in the manner you have chosen... right?
If you want happy thoughts where unicorns fart out cotton candy... there are places you can go and talk about meaningless shit like 'American Idol', instead of hot topics like abortion and gun control.

[redrock]

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Exactly. Haven't people been banned from this site for abusive language?.

A lot of forums, etc. do have their own rules and regulations, the level of 'tolerance' reflecting the nature of the site. I'm sure things are 'rougher' and discordance may even be encouraged on a Ted Nugent type site/forum than on a happy-clappy church forum. Each individual needs to choose what is suitable for them. (Please - this is not inviting a debate on TN or happy-clappy churches).


And damn... I like your unicorn references!

[g under p]

shed the blinkers and open up the view.

peace

You said 'blinkers'....
Stocked up on Aleve then?

I know all about blinkers in that I live in an equestrian community, our community is next door to the Palm Beach International Polo Club, an uncle who trains race horses and clients who own thoroughbred racehorses. Horses are all around me and very good clear up on the word blinker in your earlier post. Oh I'm always in some sort of ache or pain non stop activity with 4 kids now down to 4 Aleeve in my small stack.

Peace

[pandora]

If it was required by law to provide it no, no liability would not fall to the website.

In this proposal no one would have to post their info to the public, that is optional.
Only required to keep the post up and this only if it is identified and it is requested.
This protects the victim of the post and hopefully deters slanderous postings.

"A web site administrator upon request shall remove any comments posted on his or her web site by an anonymous poster unless such anonymous poster agrees to attach his or her name to the post and confirms that his or her IP address, legal name, and home address are accurate. All web site administrators shall have a contact number or e-mail address posted for such removal requests, clearly visible in any sections where comments are posted."

I do believe forums and websites can already do this without this proposal and no private info has to be given. Since you already own ways to curb cyberbullying why the great push to implement this proposal? The law then isn't a necessity, shed the blinkers and open up the view.

peace

My great push is well beyond this proposal as I have said. Also not all websites do this
why there is the level of harm being done to others.

All for the view as long as it's not someone getting beat up.
That is where I draw the line.

For me, it is the opposite ...
the blinders are on those who don't care to feel the trauma of others
and worry about their own rights. But we see this does not effect their rights
because they would not have to give their info out, only to keep a slanderous post up
does one need to do that.
It's a really fair situation if you are a victim or have loved one

[mickeyrat]

who is the judge of what is or isnt slanderous or bullying?

[g under p]

If it was required by law to provide it no, no liability would not fall to the website.

In this proposal no one would have to post their info to the public, that is optional.
Only required to keep the post up and this only if it is identified and it is requested.
This protects the victim of the post and hopefully deters slanderous postings.

"A web site administrator upon request shall remove any comments posted on his or her web site by an anonymous poster unless such anonymous poster agrees to attach his or her name to the post and confirms that his or her IP address, legal name, and home address are accurate. All web site administrators shall have a contact number or e-mail address posted for such removal requests, clearly visible in any sections where comments are posted."

I do believe forums and websites can already do this without this proposal and no private info has to be given. Since you already own ways to curb cyberbullying why the great push to implement this proposal? The law then isn't a necessity, shed the blinkers and open up the view.

peace

My great push is well beyond this proposal as I have said. Also not all websites do this
why there is the level of harm being done to others.

All for the view as long as it's not someone getting beat up.
That is where I draw the line.

For me, it is the opposite ...
the blinders are on those who don't care to feel the trauma of others
and worry about their own rights. But we see this does not effect their rights
because they would not have to give their info out, only to keep a slanderous post up
does one need to do that.
It's a really fair situation if you are a victim or have loved one

As I've said before I care about the victims of cyberbullying very much JUST NOT through this proposal. I asked that very question which is do you think because those who oppose this proposal don't care about cyberbullying or other internet abuse? You seem to think in some odd way that this proposal is answer to the ONE ALL BE ALL proposal that will automatically solve these issues WITHOUT the huge potential collateral damage to follow.

Peace

[Cosmo]

As I've said before I care about the victims of cyberbullying very much JUST NOT through this proposal. I asked that very question which is do you think because those who oppose this proposal don't care about cyberbullying or other internet abuse? You seem to think in some odd way that this proposal is answer to the ONE ALL BE ALL proposal that will automatically solve these issues WITHOUT the huge potential collateral damage to follow.

Peace

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Apparently, if you are against this law... you are FOR bullying and AGAINST victims.
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It doesn't matter that the biggest bully on the block is the authority who enforces it. Laws like this are probably already enacted in places like China and Syria. Think happy thoughts and say happy words... or i'll come over there and pound you shit full of happiness.

[pandora]

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As I've said before I care about the victims of cyberbullying very much JUST NOT through this proposal. I asked that very question which is do you think because those who oppose this proposal don't care about cyberbullying or other internet abuse? You seem to think in some odd way that this proposal is answer to the ONE ALL BE ALL proposal that will automatically solve these issues WITHOUT the huge potential collateral damage to follow.

Peace

No I have said it is a start to aid victims, not the end all.

And no one has to post their personal info to make a comment under this proposal.

If someone makes an untrue malicious statement meant to hurt another and the
victim asks upon request to know the abuser. The abuser can remove the post
and no harm done. The victim knows no ones info.
It is a fair situation for those being slandered and bullied. And it may deter that
taking place because the abuser will know it will be taken down.

So what is the damage? A victim has the right to stop the abuse. Just like here,
the mods call out the offenders. This would be a law covering areas of the internet
where protection is not available.

[pandora]

As I've said before I care about the victims of cyberbullying very much JUST NOT through this proposal. I asked that very question which is do you think because those who oppose this proposal don't care about cyberbullying or other internet abuse? You seem to think in some odd way that this proposal is answer to the ONE ALL BE ALL proposal that will automatically solve these issues WITHOUT the huge potential collateral damage to follow.

Peace

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Apparently, if you are against this law... you are FOR bullying and AGAINST victims.
...
It doesn't matter that the biggest bully on the block is the authority who enforces it. Laws like this are probably already enacted in places like China and Syria. Think happy thoughts and say happy words... or i'll come over there and pound you shit full of happiness.

who enacts this law is the victims of abuse no one else, who enforces is it is individual websites mods and administrators

it is not about happy or not happy it is about lies and pain for victims
again dismissing others abuse