I’m pretty sure at least one or two people threaten to rape my mom every time I play Call of Duty so…
Does freedom of speech just not exist anymore?
[quote]usmccds423 wrote:
I’m pretty sure at least one or two people threaten to rape my mom every time I play Call of Duty so…
Does freedom of speech just not exist anymore?
[/quote]
BUT can you yell fire in a burning building?
Would this fall under safety of the populace type thing?
(FYI I am just playing devils advocate I could really give 2 shits)
[quote]usmccds423 wrote:
I’m pretty sure at least one or two people threaten to rape my mom every time I play Call of Duty so…
Does freedom of speech just not exist anymore?
[/quote]
That was you. My bad.
[quote]jbpick86 wrote:
[quote]usmccds423 wrote:
I’m pretty sure at least one or two people threaten to rape my mom every time I play Call of Duty so…
Does freedom of speech just not exist anymore?
[/quote]
That was you. My bad. [/quote]
Closure, thanks. That’s all I needed.
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
[quote]usmccds423 wrote:
I’m pretty sure at least one or two people threaten to rape my mom every time I play Call of Duty so…
Does freedom of speech just not exist anymore?
[/quote]
BUT can you yell fire in a burning building?
Would this fall under safety of the populace type thing?
(FYI I am just playing devils advocate I could really give 2 shits)[/quote]
Personally, I don’t think the act of yelling fire in a non-burning building should be punishable. However, if someone is hurt/killed because some asshole yells fire as a joke then they should be charged with assault/manslaughter/murder. Whatever crime fits the bill.
This kids is a perfect example of taking “safety precautions” too far. So the kids said something dumb and potentially dangerous. Fine, tell his parents, check his home situation, and see if he has access to a stock pile of guns/ammo.
What does this kid need to be rehabilitated for?
Seriously though, anyone who has ever played games online or even with your friends knows that some crazy/disturbing stuff gets said by otherwise well adjusted nice people during games. Also as Csulli said, there are far, far worse things that can be found on 4chan or Reddit at any given moment and they actually make you wonder how many of those people are harboring some dark murder plans.
But unless they can prove intent behind the threat, which none of the information suggests they can, you are going down a slippery slope by arresting someone for a distasteful remark (which is all this is without the aforementioned intent).
[quote]usmccds423 wrote:
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
[quote]usmccds423 wrote:
I’m pretty sure at least one or two people threaten to rape my mom every time I play Call of Duty so…
Does freedom of speech just not exist anymore?
[/quote]
BUT can you yell fire in a burning building?
Would this fall under safety of the populace type thing?
(FYI I am just playing devils advocate I could really give 2 shits)[/quote]
Personally, I don’t think the act of yelling fire in a non-burning building should be punishable. However, if someone is hurt/killed because some asshole yells fire as a joke then they should be charged with assault/manslaughter/murder. Whatever crime fits the bill.
This kids is a perfect example of taking “safety precautions” too far. So the kids said something dumb and potentially dangerous. Fine, tell his parents, check his home situation, and see if he has access to a stock pile of guns/ammo.
What does this kid need to be rehabilitated for?
[/quote]
Uh did you see his picture?
I think he needs an asswhopping for one
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
[quote]usmccds423 wrote:
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
[quote]usmccds423 wrote:
I’m pretty sure at least one or two people threaten to rape my mom every time I play Call of Duty so…
Does freedom of speech just not exist anymore?
[/quote]
BUT can you yell fire in a burning building?
Would this fall under safety of the populace type thing?
(FYI I am just playing devils advocate I could really give 2 shits)[/quote]
Personally, I don’t think the act of yelling fire in a non-burning building should be punishable. However, if someone is hurt/killed because some asshole yells fire as a joke then they should be charged with assault/manslaughter/murder. Whatever crime fits the bill.
This kids is a perfect example of taking “safety precautions” too far. So the kids said something dumb and potentially dangerous. Fine, tell his parents, check his home situation, and see if he has access to a stock pile of guns/ammo.
What does this kid need to be rehabilitated for?
[/quote]
Uh did you see his picture?
I think he needs an asswhopping for one[/quote]
99% of people under the age of 25 need a good asswhopping…
[quote]jbpick86 wrote:
Seriously though, anyone who has ever played games online or even with your friends knows that some crazy/disturbing stuff gets said by otherwise well adjusted nice people during games. Also as Csulli said, there are far, far worse things that can be found on 4chan or Reddit at any given moment and they actually make you wonder how many of those people are harboring some dark murder plans.
But unless they can prove intent behind the threat, which none of the information suggests they can, you are going down a slippery slope by arresting someone for a distasteful remark (which is all this is without the aforementioned intent). [/quote]
100% agree, the internet is a strange place. I think people truly believe they are annoymous and can say anything. No matter how dumb or dangerous it is.
[quote]jbpick86 wrote:
Seriously though, anyone who has ever played games online or even with your friends knows that some crazy/disturbing stuff gets said by otherwise well adjusted nice people during games. Also as Csulli said, there are far, far worse things that can be found on 4chan or Reddit at any given moment and they actually make you wonder how many of those people are harboring some dark murder plans.
But unless they can prove intent behind the threat, which none of the information suggests they can, you are going down a slippery slope by arresting someone for a distasteful remark (which is all this is without the aforementioned intent). [/quote]
Good post. I agree. Me, and all of my friends, would be in jail for jokingly saying fucked up things if this was the case. People that play video games, especially highly competitive ones like LoL, will say some messed up shit because it is the internet. You can say whatever you want on the internet without consequence.
[quote]Ripsaw3689 wrote:
[quote]jbpick86 wrote:
Seriously though, anyone who has ever played games online or even with your friends knows that some crazy/disturbing stuff gets said by otherwise well adjusted nice people during games. Also as Csulli said, there are far, far worse things that can be found on 4chan or Reddit at any given moment and they actually make you wonder how many of those people are harboring some dark murder plans.
But unless they can prove intent behind the threat, which none of the information suggests they can, you are going down a slippery slope by arresting someone for a distasteful remark (which is all this is without the aforementioned intent). [/quote]
You can say whatever you want on the internet without consequence.[/quote]
Well can you?
This kid thought so also.
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
[quote]Ripsaw3689 wrote:
[quote]jbpick86 wrote:
Seriously though, anyone who has ever played games online or even with your friends knows that some crazy/disturbing stuff gets said by otherwise well adjusted nice people during games. Also as Csulli said, there are far, far worse things that can be found on 4chan or Reddit at any given moment and they actually make you wonder how many of those people are harboring some dark murder plans.
But unless they can prove intent behind the threat, which none of the information suggests they can, you are going down a slippery slope by arresting someone for a distasteful remark (which is all this is without the aforementioned intent). [/quote]
You can say whatever you want on the internet without consequence.[/quote]
Well can you?
This kid thought so also.[/quote]
99% of the time, yes. As csulli said, read some of the stuff on 4chan and Reddit. You will see some of the most horrible and creative things on there. It’s almost fascinating how people can think of some of this shit.
[quote]Ripsaw3689 wrote:
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
[quote]Ripsaw3689 wrote:
[quote]jbpick86 wrote:
Seriously though, anyone who has ever played games online or even with your friends knows that some crazy/disturbing stuff gets said by otherwise well adjusted nice people during games. Also as Csulli said, there are far, far worse things that can be found on 4chan or Reddit at any given moment and they actually make you wonder how many of those people are harboring some dark murder plans.
But unless they can prove intent behind the threat, which none of the information suggests they can, you are going down a slippery slope by arresting someone for a distasteful remark (which is all this is without the aforementioned intent). [/quote]
You can say whatever you want on the internet without consequence.[/quote]
Well can you?
This kid thought so also.[/quote]
99% of the time, yes. As csulli said, read some of the stuff on 4chan and Reddit. You will see some of the most horrible and creative things on there. It’s almost fascinating how people can think of some of this shit. [/quote]
I have been on reddit, dont do 4chan.
Not disagreeing with you on this, just commenting on this MAY happen more.
People at some point may be held accountable to what they say on the internet.
But should someone be held accountable for something they say without the intent of follow through? Kind of like these guys that say they want to shoot the president. Secret service may pick them up for a little while but without a real credible threat being proven they are pretty much given a stern slap on the wrist and let go.
[quote]jbpick86 wrote:
But should someone be held accountable for something they say without the intent of follow through? Kind of like these guys that say they want to shoot the president. Secret service may pick them up for a little while but without a real credible threat being proven they are pretty much given a stern slap on the wrist and let go.[/quote]
I dont know, but I know very, very few people make public comments about shooting the president due to fear of a visit from the secret service.
Exactly but I know of at least one that did, and received his visit, and was detained for several days while a thorough check was done, but he was not charged with any crime nor was he arrested. I just don’t see how this kid can be charged with something he said if the intent to carry out the action was not easily provable.