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davo-man · 9th Mar 2008, 11:47 PM

I thought this comment on the Sweet Transvestite vid on YouTube was entertaining, but it got me thinking. Firstly, do gods have to do their own washing, but also, where do you draw the line between free speech and a hate crime? There are so many people on YouTube (as well as many other Web 2.0 sites) that simply spread messages of hatred, often at minorities, but are protected by 'free speech'. Do you think that people should be allowed to say what they want, or should there be rules against this on the internet? I mean, if you said this kind of stuff in public, you would probably be taken away by the police (I'm not sure of laws in different areas...in fact, I'm not even sure of the laws concerning free speech/hate crimes in Aus)

So, the basic question is why should people be allowed to get away with hatred because they are on the internet and shoulod something be done about it?

9th Mar 2008, 11:56 PM

There's no laundries on Heaven?
*sends a new washing machine for next christmas*

puppysquisher · 10th Mar 2008, 12:02 AM

I choose to simply ignore (or laugh) at posts like that... just remember, chances are the people who send that garbage are just trying to get attention and wouldn't have the balls to say it to someones face.

10th Mar 2008, 12:16 AM

should have reported it as a spam

Swimmerboy · 10th Mar 2008, 12:24 AM

I don't believe that saying what you believe (as ignorant as you might be) should be considered a crime. If it leads to violence, then the violent actions should be punished as crimes. But saying something should never be outlawed.

Its actually ridiculous to think hate speech laws could ever be enforced in the first place.

CrimsonThunder · 10th Mar 2008, 12:34 AM

i lol'd... washing. XD

9th Mar 2008, 11:47 PM	#1
davo-man Aspiring RENThead Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Completely Out (YAY) Location: Australia Age: 22 Posts: 3,709 Join Date: Nov 2006	There's a god, and he's washing! I thought this comment on the Sweet Transvestite vid on YouTube was entertaining, but it got me thinking. Firstly, do gods have to do their own washing, but also, where do you draw the line between free speech and a hate crime? There are so many people on YouTube (as well as many other Web 2.0 sites) that simply spread messages of hatred, often at minorities, but are protected by 'free speech'. Do you think that people should be allowed to say what they want, or should there be rules against this on the internet? I mean, if you said this kind of stuff in public, you would probably be taken away by the police (I'm not sure of laws in different areas...in fact, I'm not even sure of the laws concerning free speech/hate crimes in Aus) So, the basic question is why should people be allowed to get away with hatred because they are on the internet and shoulod something be done about it? __________________ The Joker Rules all.... TwoFace comes a close second! My Friends are the best people in the world Ross: Wow, you guys sure have a lot of books about being a lesbian. Susan: Well, you know, you have to take a course. Otherwise they don't let you do it.

9th Mar 2008, 11:56 PM	#2
Quitex Guest Posts: n/a	Re: There's a god, and he's washing! There's no laundries on Heaven? sends a new washing machine for next christmas

10th Mar 2008, 12:02 AM	#3
puppysquisher Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: In my own shell... Location: Ottawa Age: 20 Posts: 18 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: There's a god, and he's washing! I choose to simply ignore (or laugh) at posts like that... just remember, chances are the people who send that garbage are just trying to get attention and wouldn't have the balls to say it to someones face. __________________ "God was a dream of good government."

10th Mar 2008, 12:16 AM	#4
smilealways Guest Posts: n/a	Re: There's a god, and he's washing! should have reported it as a spam

10th Mar 2008, 12:24 AM	#5
Swimmerboy EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: I'm So OUT!!!!! Location: Dallas Age: 22 Posts: 411 Join Date: May 2007	Re: There's a god, and he's washing! I don't believe that saying what you believe (as ignorant as you might be) should be considered a crime. If it leads to violence, then the violent actions should be punished as crimes. But saying something should never be outlawed. Its actually ridiculous to think hate speech laws could ever be enforced in the first place.

10th Mar 2008, 12:34 AM	#6
CrimsonThunder Seventh Son of a Seventh Son Full Member Gender: Boy Orientation: Bi Out Status: Friends, Work, Whoever knows Location: South Australian! Posts: 3,536 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: There's a god, and he's washing! i lol'd... washing. XD __________________ Biggest car buff around.