The legality of race hate posts

[RedHerring2]

I thought I'd refer some posters to some important information regarding the legality of race hate posts;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate_speech

http://www.politicalworld.org/archive/index.php/t-2551.html

http://report-it.org.uk/reporting_internet_hate_crime

I'm sure there is far more information available.

 

[handyman77]

What's your point?

 

[Whitespirit66]

Maybe he wants to black list certain members?

 

[handyman77]

Someone better warn Joe!

 

[cantaloup63]

I've had enough of this thread before it's got started

 

[Whitespirit66]

I'll get my coat!

 

[merlin50]

if you call someone a racist then will that make you a racist and could that person report you

 

[cantaloup63]

if you call someone a racist then will that make you a racist and could that person report you

You mean that knowing what a racist term is, is an admission of the fact that one is racist oneself?

 

[RedHerring2]

What's your point?

I'd have thought my point was blatantly obvious. But if you need a point by point explanation, do let me know.

Maybe he wants to black list certain members?

I've never asked for any members to be expelled. I have requested certain posts to be removed, for example posts that are abusive, or that IMO attempt to incite racial/religous intolerance.
I do agree that when some posters continually abuse the forums to spout their particular poison they should be expelled.
Posters should have respect for the primary reason for the site. The GD forum is of minor importance. IMO, any posters forgetting that ought not to be allowed to participate in the discussions.

I think that posters should have respect for their fellow posters, whatever their race, religion, sexuality, etc.
It's not acceptable to claim the right to freedom of speech in order to abuse others.

I also think that posters should be aware that their actions could be interpreted as illegal, however tongue-in-cheek they may be intended.

 

[RedHerring2]

if you call someone a racist then will that make you a racist and could that person report you

Who's being silly?
By your definition, someone who accuses another of being a murderer, is a murderer? Or a thief, or a rapist?

 

[Whitespirit66]

And a very merry Christmas to you too!

 

[LastMagicBean]

if you call someone a racist then will that make you a racist and could that person report you

Who's being silly?
By your definition, someone who accuses another of being a murderer, is a murderer? Or a thief, or a rapist?

It works with the word Bigot though, which is another word thrown about on this forum.

 

[cantaloup63]

if you call someone a racist then will that make you a racist and could that person report you

Who's being silly?
By your definition, someone who accuses another of being a murderer, is a murderer? Or a thief, or a rapist?

Mind you, wasn;t it Jimmy Carter who once said that thinking about sinning is itself a sin. Or something like that

 

[RedHerring2]

It works with the word Bigot though, which is another word thrown about on this forum.

I really do worry for some people's logic. I understand the word "hero".Iit does not automatically follow that I am one.

Mind you, wasn;t it Jimmy Carter who once said that thinking about sinning is itself a sin. Or something like that

I suppose, with some 'sins' some might consider it appropriate that just thinking is also a sin.

 

[LastMagicBean]

It works with the word Bigot though, which is another word thrown about on this forum.

I really do worry for some people's logic. I understand the word "hero".Iit does not automatically follow that I am one.

No but it does work with bigot.