New crime of blasphemous libel proposed for Defamation Bill - goodbye free speech ?

[marmurr1916]

He didn't give you any rep. He has no power to give rep because he has a red square

I know, but he left a grey square and a comment, which was later deleted.

I thought it was rather cowardly, but that's in his nature.

[garlandgreen]

I know, but he left a grey square and a comment, which was later deleted.

I thought it was rather cowardly, but that's in his nature.

In fairness I don't think that was him because I don't think you can do that. Must have been the mods

[Alterego]

Do you think that anything in life not important should be banned?

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I believe that we should try to respect each other in our interactions and learn to deal with differences without resorting to offense.

[marmurr1916]

In fairness I don't think that was him because I don't think you can do that. Must have been the mods

I'm sure it must have been done at his request.

The comment itself was unobjectionable: 'Silly person'.

[corelli]

Right. Can I just clarify something. One presumes that those opposed to the new proposed measure are equally happy that such "blasphemous" material would and can be written against every and all religions. I know its probably not intended but as our Muslim friend is the only one here proposing the new measure I just think it might be good to make clear that nobody being partial.

[Trampas]

I believe that we should try to respect each other in our interactions and learn to deal with differences without resorting to offense.

Translation: Softly softly catchee monkey.

[garlandgreen]

I believe that we should try to respect each other in our interactions and learn to deal with differences without resorting to offense.

Would your frequent use of the word "Kaffir" be such an effort?

[garlandgreen]

Right. Can I just clarify something. One presumes that those opposed to the new proposed measure are equally happy that such "blasphemous" material would and can be written against every and all religions. I know its probably not intended but as our Muslim friend is the only one here proposing the new measure I just think it might be good to make clear that nobody being partial.

Well I think you know where I stand. I've got plenty of contempt to spread around

[Alterego]

Would your frequent use of the word "Kaffir" be such an effort?

Do you accept the bounties of Allah? If so, then the term is not fitting. If you don't however..well. But I'll make a concession if it will promote better understanding, I'll use non-Muslim.

[garlandgreen]

Do you accept the bounties of Allah? If so, then the term is not fitting. If you don't however..well. But I'll make a concession if it will promote better understanding, I'll use non-Muslim.

That would be far more complementary