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« on: January 26, 2006, 10:00:05 pm »
Get this, annoying somebody on the Internet is now a federal crime.  Check out the link:

http://news.com.com/Create%2Ban%2Be-annoyance,%2Bgo%2Bto%2Bjail/2010-1028_3-6022491.html


I should thank my lucky stars that they didn't pass this law three weeks ago.  Otherwise, Dave and Jim could've pressed charges against me for cloning ID's. 
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« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2006, 11:05:28 pm »
This seems like a free speech violation to me.
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« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2006, 11:32:45 pm »
Quote from: Dave Gray on January 26, 2006, 11:05:28 pm
This seems like a free speech violation to me.
Uhhhhhh No.
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« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2006, 11:41:26 pm »
Why?  The article makes a good point.  "Annoying" is a dangerous word open to much interpretation.
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« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2006, 06:29:39 am »
Quote from: Dave Gray on January 26, 2006, 11:41:26 pm
Why?  The article makes a good point.  "Annoying" is a dangerous word open to much interpretation.
It looks to me that it is spelled out pretty clearly. Surely not to lawyers but the average person would clearly understand this law.

with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any person...who receives the communications...
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2006, 08:00:12 am »
How corny. BTW, anyone that actually presses charges for being "annoyed", or "harrassed" is a pussy.
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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2006, 08:01:26 am »
Quote from: CF DolFan on January 27, 2006, 06:29:39 am
It looks to me that it is spelled out pretty clearly. Surely not to lawyers but the average person would clearly understand this law.

with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any person...who receives the communications...

Things are never that clear.
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2006, 09:42:32 am »
Okay - so the question is this:  Do we all change our screen names to state our real names, or would Dave be required (in order to reduce his liability) to have our real names and email address located and easily found in our profile?
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« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2006, 09:47:44 am »
Quote from: MaineDolFan on January 27, 2006, 09:42:32 am
Okay - so the question is this:  Do we all change our screen names to state our real names, or would Dave be required (in order to reduce his liability) to have our real names and email address located and easily found in our profile?

I think IP addresses would be how they would hunt you down.
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« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2006, 10:08:27 am »
Quote from: Philly Fin Fan on January 27, 2006, 09:47:44 am
I think IP addresses would be how they would hunt you down.
Alot of people have dynamic IP's, especially people on Dial-up.  Besides, I can come to your house, use your computer (and your IP) and annoy the heck out of Dave to the point where he calls the cops. 

You're going to jail, homeboy!
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« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2006, 10:09:40 am »
Quote from: Brian Fein on January 27, 2006, 10:08:27 am
Alot of people have dynamic IP's, especially people on Dial-up.  Besides, I can come to your house, use your computer (and your IP) and annoy the heck out of Dave to the point where he calls the cops. 

You're going to jail, homeboy!

Remind me to lock my computer next time you stay at my house!
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« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2006, 10:16:29 am »
seems to me that under this law .. dave brian lee tommy and I are the only ones on this board who may annoy people legally !

woo !
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« Reply #12 on: January 27, 2006, 10:18:03 am »
Does anyone else see this being overturned because of the vagueness?
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« Reply #13 on: January 27, 2006, 10:18:33 am »
damn skippy!  
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« Reply #14 on: January 27, 2006, 11:41:29 am »
This thread is annoying....I am going to have you locked up for starting it Tommy!!!!!  Roll Eyes
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