Freedom Of Speech - Rights And Responsibilities

[the_great_she_elephant]

If we, as a society, accept the concept of freedom of speech, should we also accept the concept that there is a line which must not be crossed, and if so, where do we draw that line?

[poddster]

Are you feeling OK Donna?

You seem to be agreeing with me for once 🙂

[nevynreally]

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@donnashuggy wrote:

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Oh, wait. Is this about this forum?

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It may not be about this forum (I am guessing though) however we all have different boundaries no matter what society we live in?

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You know what?

Firstly, you are answering for another forum member. Raises concerns.

Secondly, one of this forums members posted that they lost a child. And you all of a sudden start up threads?

You have no filter, it's all about YOU.

[donnashuggy]

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@nevynreally wrote:

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@donnashuggy wrote:

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Oh, wait. Is this about this forum?

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It may not be about this forum (I am guessing though) however we all have different boundaries no matter what society we live in?

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You know what?

Firstly, you are answering for another forum member. Raises concerns.

Secondly, one of this forums members posted that they lost a child. And you all of a sudden start up threads?

You have no filter, it's all about YOU.

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I said I was guessing, not answering.

[cherry*135]

An odd response to your comments donna.

[nevynreally]

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@am*3 wrote:

An odd response to your comments donna.

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Define odd.

The sudden onset of starting threads and answering for other posters IS unusual.

[i-need-a-martini]

The UN definition for Free Speech pretty much sums it up for me - yes every human being is entitled to free speech, but free speech comes with a duty and responsibility to other human beings. 

Most people understand the moral line that shouldn't be crossed. But in case they are still dumb enough not to see it, then the community (through government) needs to highlight that 'line' through laws.

The latter is what happens in a civilised society.

[nevynreally]

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@i-need-a-martini wrote:

The UN definition for Free Speech pretty much sums it up for me - yes every human being is entitled to free speech, but free speech comes with a duty and responsibility to other human beings. 

Most people understand the moral line that shouldn't be crossed. But in case they are still dumb enough not to see it, then the community (through government) needs to highlight that 'line' through laws.

The latter is what happens in a civilised society.

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Yes. But no government anticipated terrorists actions to conform to what they want.

Hitler was entitled to free speech. Until he acted on his hatred.

[cherry*135]

Donna always starts rashes of threads every now and then.. nothing unusual about her doing that. Anyone can do that, if they so desire. Answering a question, in the absence of the person it was originally directed too.. nothing unusual about that either... certainly not a federal crime.

[nevynreally]

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@am*3 wrote:

Donna always starts rashes of threads every now and then.. nothing unusual about her doing that. Anyone can do that, if they so desire. Answering a question, in the absence of the person it was originally directed too.. nothing unusual about that either... certainly not a federal crime.

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Been here a while now. It's only usual as a distraction.

As to the other poster not being here. How would you know? As a regular forum member. 

[the_great_she_elephant]

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@nevynreally wrote:

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@the_great_she_elephant wrote:

If we, as a society, accept the concept of freedom of speech, should we also accept the concept that there is a line which must not be crossed, and if so, where do we draw that line?

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Which society? The ones who live and let live? Or the ones who keep pushing their views on everyone else?

Oh, wait. Is this about this forum?

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Which society? The ones who live and let live? Or the ones who keep pushing their views on everyone else?

Both. I was talking about the Australian people as a nation - which I suppose includes everybody in this forum.

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Should there be majority  consensus as to what should or should not  be permissable under the banner of free speech, and should this be determined by law?