(April 5, 2012 at 4:43 am)fr0d0 Wrote: Shell posting a pm and using it against a person is pretty objective evidence to me.
a. She had no business using a private correspondance to fuel a historic argument of her own
b. She was out of order posting it without permission
a. She did have business using it. Aleialoura was being a hypocrite, and the PM was the proof of that. You can't claim someone is being mean and "unbecoming" when you yourself have sent a horrible PM complaining about that same person. It's hypocritical, hence Shell felt the need to post it. Aleialoura has a history of doing this; either misrepresenting Shell's views or outright lying about them. I've said this to the staff, and I'll said it here publicly: what Shell did was admirable; she stood up to a lying, attention-seeking internet bully.
b. You do not require permission in order to post private messages.
Quote:Still I'm fascinated by your public free speech idealism and your opposing private views. I'd love for you to go into that further sometime.
It's really quite simple. You are entitled to free speech in any public space. You are entitled to free speech in any private space too. However, the owner of said private space also has the right to kick you out for any reason he/she deems appropriate, and that includes not liking the things you are saying. It's not that different to what we currently have. I can call you a "bastard" in the street and nothing will happen. If I call you a "bastard" in your own home, you can demand that I leave, and I would legally be required to.
