10-02-2016, 02:14 PM
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Re: The shackling of free speech
Freedom of speech is fine if its you who is practicing it. Its not so if you are having to listen or read sometimes. What some people claim as their right to free speech, is often used as a cover for intolerance and abusive, sometimes rude comments. However, its fine if it is regulated by a bit of respect and sensitivity.10-02-2016, 02:18 PM
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Re: The shackling of free speech
Originally Posted by Meg
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I am very much in favour of free speech but appreciate sometimes it has to be monitored for the protection of others . I just hope no one who is in favour of unlimited free speech has ever reported anyone on here for saying something they don't like.
That would be hypocritical ...
BUT.
Perhaps the person who said something they don't like was over the line and possibly personally offensive.
I do not consider that particular scenario as being hypocritical.
10-02-2016, 02:19 PM
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Re: The shackling of free speech
Originally Posted by Rainmaker
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Freedom of speech is fine if its you who is practicing it. Its not so if you are having to listen or read sometimes. What some people claim as their right to free speech, is often used as a cover for intolerance and abusive, sometimes rude comments. However, its fine if it is regulated by a bit of respect and sensitivity.
10-02-2016, 02:22 PM
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Re: The shackling of free speech
Originally Posted by Boozercruiser
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Aaaahhhhh yes Meg, I agree.BUT.
Perhaps the person who said something they don't like was over the line and possibly personally offensive.
I do not consider that particular scenario as being hypocritical.
like it or not, offensive or not they were still exercising 'their right to free speech'. You can't have it both ways, either there is free speech or it is 'shackled' (censored) in some way.
10-02-2016, 02:29 PM
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Re: The shackling of free speech
HiFree speech is fine except where it is used to incite acts of violence.
There needs to be a balance, and judgements need to be made.
Closing down sites where they promote terrorist attacks and tell you how to make a bomb I do not consider to be interfering with Free Speech.
I consider it to be common sense.
10-02-2016, 02:33 PM
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Re: The shackling of free speech
Originally Posted by swimfeeders
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HiFree speech is fine except where it is used to incite acts of violence.
There needs to be a balance, and judgements need to be made.
Closing down sites where they promote terrorist attacks and tell you how to make a bomb I do not consider to be interfering with Free Speech.
I consider it to be common sense.
that is what I meant when I said 'It has to be monitored for the protection of others '. Likewise the 'need to know' basis for operational personnel, 'free speech' could cost lives in that instance .
10-02-2016, 03:04 PM
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Re: The shackling of free speech
Originally Posted by Boozercruiser
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Aaaahhhhh yes Meg, I agree.BUT.
Perhaps the person who said something they don't like was over the line and possibly personally offensive.
I do not consider that particular scenario as being hypocritical.
I dont think I am a hypocrite .Hypocrisy is not applying the same standards to all.
10-02-2016, 03:13 PM
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Re: The shackling of free speech
In my earlier post I said that I was in favour of free speech but on a forum, such as this, it should be 'moderated' I was implying that the poster should moderate his tone, language and be aware of other members 'sensibilities' not that the post should be subject to action by a Moderator....hope that clears up any possible misunderstanding.|
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