BLOGS: A Place for FREEDOM of Speech ..OR...

Medusa · 08-09-2011, 07:18 AM

Did anyone see the news story this morning on the couple who are going through a divorce and the husband made a blog called "My Psycho Ex Wife" where he ranted about his ex wife?

Well, the two share two children and apparently the judge in their custody case ordered the guy to remove the blog.

A violation of his first amendment rights or protecting the children and ex-wife from undue harassment? What are your opinions?

Softly · 08-09-2011, 07:35 AM

Where do they draw the line between free speech and slander? I'm for free speech, say whatever you want but be prepared to face the consequences when said person finds out

Its hard to ignore when someone is talking shit about you but when it gets to the point that it can ruin your career, relationships, mental health, whatever - I think legal action should be taken.

Dominique · 08-09-2011, 07:46 AM

Hello Dear Softly.....and good morning to everyone else too.

I love to blog. And do. But I don't think I'd have much of an audience here
about the things I blog about, so I'll just continue. Freedom of speech
is NOT a constitutional right, and Don't ever think it is. Many guidelines on that expression FREEDOM of speech.

And yes Softly, you are correct. There is a very fine line between liable and slander.

I think I want to read this thread, Softly's post just caught my eye.

YB

tapu · 08-09-2011, 11:22 AM

I have a blog: tapu~tapu. I write memoir and nonfiction on it.

I can't imagine what anyone gets out of trashing people on a blog. Like anyone cares to read something like that. Well, I guess if you know the people you might get some kind of kick out of reading it? I don't know.... Maybe this is a situation where writing an oft-suggested "letter you won't send" is in order.

My blog is not the most interesting in the world, but if you read and comment, I will answer. Ask Linus!

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08-09-2011, 11:22 AM	#4
tapu Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Understated butch. Preferred Pronoun?: I Relationship Status: Party of One Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 1,654 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,324 Thanked 3,115 Times in 1,103 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	I have a blog: tapu~tapu. I write memoir and nonfiction on it. I can't imagine what anyone gets out of trashing people on a blog. Like anyone cares to read something like that. Well, I guess if you know the people you might get some kind of kick out of reading it? I don't know.... Maybe this is a situation where writing an oft-suggested "letter you won't send" is in order. My blog is not the most interesting in the world, but if you read and comment, I will answer. Ask Linus! __________________ Really? That's not funny to you?

08-09-2011, 07:35 AM	#2
Softly Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 655 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 465 Thanked 701 Times in 253 Posts Rep Power: 3646036	Where do they draw the line between free speech and slander? I'm for free speech, say whatever you want but be prepared to face the consequences when said person finds out Its hard to ignore when someone is talking shit about you but when it gets to the point that it can ruin your career, relationships, mental health, whatever - I think legal action should be taken.