Internet trolling to be illegal in Arizona?

*oldmanwinters* · 04-03-2012, 11:56 PM

From policing the border to policing the internet, the State of Arizona brings you...

http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged...184547052.html

To quote Dr. Sam Beckett on Quantum Leap: "Oh boy."

*Spitfire* · 04-04-2012, 12:57 AM

12 year olds and angry nerds beware.

Shreddhead · 04-04-2012, 02:46 AM

Uh ya, good luck patrolling that

*Candy Kappa* · 04-04-2012, 02:58 AM

stupidest idea ever

*BubblyShell22* · 04-04-2012, 08:25 AM

I highly doubt this idea will stand as it sounds majorly stupid.

*KROW* · 04-04-2012, 10:25 AM

What isn't illegal in Arizona?

*oldmanwinters* · 04-04-2012, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KROW

What isn't illegal in Arizona?

Ha, ha!

But to be fair, there are weird laws like that in just about every state.

I think that in Memphis it is technically illegal for a woman to drive an automobile unless a man is running beside her and waiving a red flag.

SherlockJr · 04-04-2012, 04:32 PM

Just when you thought Arizona couldn't come up with anything stupider...

Seriously, I can't wait to hear how they plan on reinforcing this.

Dirty Blond · 04-04-2012, 08:52 PM

*Zany Orange Dude* · 04-04-2012, 10:56 PM

This is an...interesting law. Tell me how that works out for you Arizona.

*TurtleTitan97* · 04-05-2012, 12:19 PM

Talk about a dumb law.

*The Stryker* · 04-05-2012, 01:39 PM

This is actually kind of awesome. I'm glad someone out there is finally fighting to do something about this.

I'd vote for it if I could.

*plastroncafe* · 04-05-2012, 01:47 PM

I doubt it's enforceable, but it certainly is interesting.
Look, either the internet polices itself....or outside forces need to be brought in. And since it's highly unlikely that everyone online will suddenly adhere to Wheaton's Law...

*Cure* · 04-05-2012, 04:28 PM

I'm down for this. It will make the internet a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone.

**Jester** · 04-05-2012, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stryker

This is actually kind of awesome. I'm glad someone out there is finally fighting to do something about this.

I'd vote for it if I could.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cure

I'm down for this. It will make the internet a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone.

Peanut · 04-05-2012, 05:17 PM

You know the kind of trolling they're talking about isn't being a dick online, right? You can't arrest someone for being an asshole.

They're talking about the kind of sh*t people do that ends up ruining lives. The kind of sh*t people do to someone like Chris-chan. I don't think anyone advocates that kind of internet trolling, not even the likes of Stryker and Cure. They're just regular assholes.

*oldmanwinters* · 04-05-2012, 05:23 PM

On all counts, I think Peanut is probably right on this issue.

Trolling can be defined differently by different people. The legislation is probably just concerned with people who denigrade tribute sites or with harassment that carries over in both online and offline spheres.

To rip a line from the Troll wiki page:

Quote:

While the word troll and its associated verb trolling are associated with Internet discourse, media attention in recent years has made such labels subjective, with trolling describing intentionally provocative actions and harassment outside of an online context. For example, mass media has used troll to describe "a person who defaces Internet tribute sites with the aim of causing grief to families."

But just in case...

愛 · 04-05-2012, 05:27 PM

Making fun of someone who committed suicide on the internet is real trolling. Compared to that, the sort of stuff that happens on this forum are child's play.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 04-05-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanut

You know the kind of trolling they're talking about isn't being a dick online, right? You can't arrest someone for being an asshole.

They're talking about the kind of sh*t people do that ends up ruining lives. The kind of sh*t people do to someone like Chris-chan. I don't think anyone advocates that kind of internet trolling, not even the likes of Stryker and Cure. They're just regular assholes.

agreed

Quote:

Originally Posted by 愛

Making fun of someone who committed suicide on the internet is real trolling.

yeah anyone who can condone that has no conscience

**Jester** · 04-05-2012, 06:52 PM

I just hope the wording of the legislation is very precise, because if not, things could get dicey.

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Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	I'm down for this. It will make the internet a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone. __________________

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Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	You know the kind of trolling they're talking about isn't being a dick online, right? You can't arrest someone for being an asshole. They're talking about the kind of sht people do that ends up ruining lives. The kind of sht people do to someone like Chris-chan. I don't think anyone advocates that kind of internet trolling, not even the likes of Stryker and Cure. They're just regular assholes.

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愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Making fun of someone who committed suicide on the internet is real trolling. Compared to that, the sort of stuff that happens on this forum are child's play.

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