Catch Up
The ability to hit a person with thousands, perhaps, hundreds of thousands, of social media attacks is a new phenomenon in law and we haven’t adapted to it yet.
The appalling mistreatment of Sandy Hook parents by conspiracy theorists and various cranks have resulted in little action so far.
But that will change.
The law is in process in dealing with the problem. It takes time but we are starting to see the first successful libel actions and this decision.
Remember that scandal magazines were once a thing in Hollywood but changes in the law made that kind of operation almost impossible to maintain.
Be a participant in this. As the law develops let your voice be heard to defend free speech but also to demand accountability to lies and libel.
James Pilant
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The laws on what can (should) and should not be said on social media are evolving and need to address issues such as those faced by Sandy Hook parents. It’s a shame that trolls and others looking to make offensive comments are allowed to get away with it on social media. This reminds me of the expression “Just because you have a right to do something that doesn’t mean it is the right thing to do.” Also, we can’t legislate ethics.
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It’s a shame that some people use social media to post offensive comments and aggravate others. The Sandy Hook parents have already suffered enough. Legislation in the area of what can (should) and should not be said online is evolving. Common sense and common decency should rule out but often does not. This reminds of an expression “Just because you have a right to do something that doesn’t mean it is the right thing to do. Also, you can’t legislate ethics.
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