Anonymous fights Arizona censorship bill with 'butthurt form'

[Mr Khan]

Chark said:
Shouldn't speech issues online apply the same way speech issues do in person? For instance slander and liable, or directed repeated attempt to create mental or emotion distress? I guess it would be similar to stalking if one was to specifically target a person. I think people just need to attempt to treat the internet more like they would a public gathering. Thinks like threats shouldn't be allowed, but insults are protected. The responsibility should lie on the internet user, they should know not to say incriminating things or to actively target someone. The internet is kind of like a tape recorder.

Annoying or offending someone isn't illegal in person, so it shouldn't be online. I guess someone could attempt something in claims court if they can prove the other person's actions caused them irreparably harm, but nothing more than that.

Offending, no, annoying, yes (harassment, which is illegal if it is targeted, or simply disturbing the peace)

My issue, however, is that it should really be up to internet communities to self-police in matters like this. Internet users report offensive or threatening conduct and moderators deal with it, and if they do not, that community then collapses. It should only move into the legal realm if someone is clearly harassing you across multiple communities.