BLOGS: A Place for FREEDOM of Speech ..OR... - Page 2

TIMBERWOLF · 08-06-2011, 04:26 PM

Just say no to blogs . I don't read them or have one.I can see having one if it was private and you were putting your thoughts down that only you could see because i feel as this would be inter reflection. But then you could do that on MS Word on your own computer and that way no one could read it.

Galahad · 08-06-2011, 11:51 PM

I really like reading blogs. I have some of the most incredible writers on my blog reading list. Some blogs are deep and touching and make me think outside my narrow world. Some, like the English dog bloggers are just silly and fun. I follow political writers, feminist, trans, butch, femme, science, clothes, sex, and politcal writers. Some people vent and some reach out to try to help the world. I read blogs written by people from all walks of life and places in the world. I learn so much about people and the world through blogs. I can't imagine not having blogs to read. After I take down the nude art and key phrases like orgasm or beautiful women I wont have any problems with odd followers.

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!

08-09-2011, 07:18 AM	#23
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08-09-2011, 07:46 AM	#25
Dominique Member How Do You Identify?: Female/Lesbian/half the athlete I used to be Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Dates Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So proud to be a Pittsburgher Posts: 1,484 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,645 Thanked 3,730 Times in 1,166 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	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 __________________ As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be??

08-09-2011, 11:22 AM	#26
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?

08-06-2011, 04:26 PM	#21
TIMBERWOLF Member How Do You Identify?: Old Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Lesbian Butch so that would be she, but I come to just about anything S Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: FL Posts: 384 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 218 Thanked 591 Times in 212 Posts Rep Power: 4807545	Just say no to blogs . I don't read them or have one.I can see having one if it was private and you were putting your thoughts down that only you could see because i feel as this would be inter reflection. But then you could do that on MS Word on your own computer and that way no one could read it.

08-06-2011, 11:51 PM	#22
Galahad Member How Do You Identify?: do I have to? Relationship Status: single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: I.E. Southern California Posts: 425 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,300 Thanked 339 Times in 151 Posts Rep Power: 1446604	I really like reading blogs. I have some of the most incredible writers on my blog reading list. Some blogs are deep and touching and make me think outside my narrow world. Some, like the English dog bloggers are just silly and fun. I follow political writers, feminist, trans, butch, femme, science, clothes, sex, and politcal writers. Some people vent and some reach out to try to help the world. I read blogs written by people from all walks of life and places in the world. I learn so much about people and the world through blogs. I can't imagine not having blogs to read. After I take down the nude art and key phrases like orgasm or beautiful women I wont have any problems with odd followers.

08-09-2011, 07:35 AM	#24
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.