Jail Time for Online Trolls

[Deidre Asada 163]

I am not sure if any of you have heard the news or not but there is a law in Arizona that you if you constantly troll some one online you can face charges and go to prison what are you thoughts about this you think this is a good idea or a bad idea ?.

 

 

http://gizmodo.com/5...roll-in-arizona

 

 

 

http-~~-//www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6E7KSRCkQM

Edited May 13, 2012 by LuthianDracul

[Fox 5,330]

I'm pretty sure the term for trolling people online is the same as cyber bullying.

[Twiliscael 3,960]

Ridiculous. They have to realize that trolling and flat out bullying are two TOTALLY different things.

[Whiteshade 1,426]

I can't get charged if I've trolled someone in Arizona at some point... right? That death threat might just become reality, please don't send me to the electric chair!!! NOOOO!!!

 

Seriously though, how can this possibly be a good idea? A simple application of intelligence will show everything that is wrong with this, which is everything basically.

 

Edit: Just noticed its TYT, so... what Steve said

Edited May 14, 2012 by Whiteshade

[Hatguy 38]

It's contrary to free speech, insulting, offending, or annoying people is a right and denying that sets a dangerous precedent. That said, citizens deserve to be protected from bullying, harassment, and psychological harm, so if it can be demonstrated that a troll is intentionally targeting and knowingly attempting to harm an individual then the citizen deserves protection from that.

[MVC NVMXD JVRXD 2,406]

Arizona did this? Not really a surprise...

[Guest]

Shouldn't happen -- If people can protest at a soldier's funeral, then we can troll.

Still, what this guy did passed the line; however, I don't think it's a crime.

 

*Watches the video more*

I agree with these guys.

[Ashbad 969]

Hmm, remind me not to move to Arizona.

[Speedy Transition 788]

About time trolls paid

[M14Brony 92]

I don't see how this would be enforced, given that a lot of seasoned trolls simply hide behind proxies and are difficult to track down. I would be in favor of publicizing the internet troll's personal information to those that live in his/her community so that this person can at the very least be ostracized, but I am not sure if throwing trolls in jail is the right way to go (unless it was proven that they caused severe psychological harm or caused somepony to commit suicide).

 

Furthermore, if Westboro Baptist Church is allowed to invade peoples' privacy and protest at funerals (I don't agree with this, but this is an established fact), I don't see how a law targeting internet trolling would stand up if one were to take this issue to court in an attempt to have such legislation overturned.

Edited May 13, 2012 by M14Brony

[Titan Rising 2,156]

this is stupid and the guy should sue the government for violating his constitutional rights.

[Shankveld 4,949]

Run,

run,

as fast as you can.

You can't catch me,

I'm the internet man.

~

[Lady Rarity Pony 4,892]

There is a point where its not just "trolling", its disgusting and cruel behavior that deserves a heavy penalty. I don't think the authorities should go tracking down every case of trolling but in situations such as this I believe it's appropriate to punish the offender for personally contacting the family member.

Personally, I think blatant hate should be illegal. Its not needed.

 

Furthermore, if Westboro Baptist Church is allowed to invade peoples' privacy and protest at funerals (I don't agree with this, but this is an established fact), I don't see how a law targeting internet trolling would stand up if one were to take this issue to court in an attempt to have such legislation overturned.

 

Actually, members of the Westboro Baptist Church face jail time if they contact the members of the deceased soldiers or go anywhere near the actual funerals.

[Shankveld 4,949]

 

Exactly.

When does trolling end and internet bullying/harassment begin?

~

[Lady Rarity Pony 4,892]

Run,

run,

as fast as you can.

You can't catch me,

I'm the internet man.

~

 

[Blackcat 205]

I'm on the side of free speech. If we want rights, we have to put up with everyone's crap.

[letterone 1,204]

Trolling is for "fun", and usually doesn't harm anyone per say.

 

Bullying is just going to people and saying "I'm gonna freakin' kill you" or something to that extent.

 

So yeah, this is bullcrap.

[CapnKrunk 307]

arizona Government better not take advantage of this.It better not spread to other states.

[Typhoid Libby 1,265]

"The defendant willingly participated in activity, I.E, visiting site in question, that caused him to be subjected to "Trolling", your honor, I move to dismiss as the defendant is clearly caused this upon himself with foreknowledge and clear intent."

 

Internet is optional fillies, not a necessity.

It's completely optional to remain to be trolled.

 

None of the cases will stick if the legal system has any merit left.

[Starswirl the Trixie 975]

As a person who despises trolls and troll culture, I equally despise this law (or at least this application of it).

[Nah 3,182]

Good, an upside is that Bronies in Arizona that get trolled by other Arizona trolls won't have to worry about them!

 

Also,

 

 

Sad troll is sad.

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

This thread in a nutshell.

 

[Why-Gnome-Ear-Fifty 400]

This basically means the trolls win, seeing as trolls' main goal is to make people mad. Arizona is mad enough to pass a law.

[Bohtty 1,775]

This is the most stupid thing I've heard all day. This could easily be abused by the people who don't know shit about the internet. Additionally, most trolls are anonymous which would make this law pretty useless against most of 4chan, unless 4chan is giving up info about its users.

 

Essentially he got in trouble for mocking the dead. That means we should arrest anyone who mocked the death of any other person including, but not limited to, Sudam Hassan or Osama Bin Laden. Just because your daughter dies, doesn't mean that everyone has to agree with you. It's nobodies job to make them happy, so stop complaining when someone makes you upset. Instead of pressing charges on "trolls" maybe they could re-evaluate their parenting tactics.

 

On a side note, fuckin asperger? fuckin please. laws are meant to protect society, not to decide the morality of someone. If someone is a problem, with a mental condition or not, they should be removed from society.

 

PS: watch the video with captions lol "may last burgers" Awesome job youtube, well done.

[I used to be a stranger 7,993]

I'm pretty sure the term for trolling people online is the same as cyber bullying.

 

I don't see the distinction for the victim.