Hundreds who posted views on sex assault trial targeted in Tarrant suit

[Mephisto_Helix]

Whenever someone proposes restrictions on free speech, think of the damage that the restrictions/punishments could cause in the hands of a corrupt government or wealthy oligarchy/company.

The solution is not to place restrictions on the speech itself, but is best dealt with by existing libel and damages laws. i.e. the focus of the legal system should be on the damage done, not on arbitrarily outlawing anonymity or restricting speech.

Ok, too all those that didn't get the second part of my post ...... what hexagon said above is what I was getting at .... he just worded it much better.

 

[DJ...]

I stand by my opinion that sureadvice is a twat...

 

[gpe]

There are people who talk about things and others who do things. Posting fits the "talk" type imo and carries little weight. People join forums to feel a sense of community -- in this case a very passionate one with 1700 vulgar statements lol

At the end of the day be it online or irl we all have to get along ie: mediators