(2013-10-24, 12:19 AM)Riad C. Wrote: [ -> ]But to ban a user for expressing his beliefs is somewhat ludicrous, no matter the policies on the website... The thread was right to be closed, possibly deleted, but the banning of the user is not IMHO.
Yeah, I think it was fairly obvious to every one that puppyite's intent was to start a debate. That in-itself shouldn't be enough to ban him but who knows what he did/said that the mods may have deleted, especially if we already know that he had the intent to start a problem.
(2013-10-24, 06:28 AM)fizit Wrote: [ -> ]Freedom of speech is okay as long as you don't hurt anyone's feelings.
The real definition.
The real definition is exactly as its stated in the US Constitution (at least as applied on MyBB since it is a US based site) and applies solely to the government, and only the government, censoring or blocking speech.
On a side note, no one has the "Right to not be Offended".
(2013-10-23, 08:07 PM)brad-t Wrote: [ -> ]Freedom of speech is an amendment of the US constitution that many American citizens have not only misconstrued as they see fit – that their ideas and opinions are immune to criticism, or they can say whatever, where-ever and suffer no consequences – but also mistakenly believe it's an inalienable human right in every country. :')
governments grant rights?!!?
Well, they generally just decide which ones to not take away.
(2013-10-23, 07:01 PM)Puppyite Wrote: [ -> ]What is freedom of speech?
Is freedom of speech a right or a privilege?
Why are some opinions permitted and others seen as unacceptable?
What is the definition of fair play as it relates to freedom of expression?
When does censorship go too far?
These are questions I am asking myself now.
What do you think?
IMO freedom of speech is implied wherever the public is invited to post. Forums should clearly specify what is
forbidden. Members should have unambiguous guidelines. When applied these rules should be more than:
Anything we don’t like is forbidden.
MyBB, too, has
global forum rules as well as guidelines as to what
general discussion should be about.
While we won't list an exact list of things you can or cannot talk about, as we promote free discussion wherever possible, the team will moderate any subject that we know (historically) may be sensitive to the many cultures, sub-cultures and religions that visit and interact here.
The worst enemy of free speech are the people who execute it.
(2013-11-18, 10:50 PM)Tomm M Wrote: [ -> ]MyBB, too, has global forum rules as well as guidelines as to what general discussion should be about.
While we won't list an exact list of things you can or cannot talk about, as we promote free discussion wherever possible, the team will moderate any subject that we know (historically) may be sensitive to the many cultures, sub-cultures and religions that visit and interact here.
The worst enemy of free speech are the people who execute it.
Sending a message for a
chilling effect is a strange way to promote “free discussion”.
(2013-10-24, 04:05 PM)pavemen Wrote: [ -> ]On a side note, no one has the "Right to not be Offended".
Interesting observation. Right.
I think it dependes of in which country you live
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