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let me try to rephrase what HSXsanity was intending to say...
HSX has seen a number of trolls posting on the HSX Boards over the years. The most common defense that is brought up when a troll is confronted about their behavior is that they are protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution which allows them "freedom of speech" which they interpret as meaning that they are allowed to say anything they want.
There are two points that HSXsanity would like to point out about these situations.
First, HSXsanity would like to point out in general that the First Amendment is not a blanket statement that simply allows anybody to say anything that they like.
It is against Federal Law to verbally threaten the safety of the US President (for example). It is against the law to provide false testimony in court. You can be held responisble for slandering somebody's character in public. Profanity is not allowed on publically broadcasted US television stations. These are just a few random examples where "free speech" does have some limitations.
Second, HSXsanity would like to point out that HSX is not considered a public place. This is a game run by a company and each player agreed to follow the terms of a contract (Terms Of Use) when they applied for an account. The Terms Of Use that players agreed to follow outlines behavior that is considered unacceptable within this game. Players who violate the Terms Of Use can be punished by HSX (by a fine to their port; scribbling of their post(s) on the HSX Boards; not being allowed to post on the HSX Boards; account suspension; account deletion; ban from the game).
Most of the behavior that would violate a player following HSX's Term Of Service are things that players should know from common sense:
don't try to cheat; don't harrass/stalk other players; do not disrupt another player from being able to play the game; do not intentionally post false news on the boards to manipulate prices; do not spam the boards; do not harrass other players because of their race, gender, sexual preference, age, religion, ethnicity, disability, etc...
The purpose of HSXsanity's post was to point out that trollish behavior does not have to simply be tolerated by HSX (or HSX Players) because a troll shouts that they can say anything because of the First Amendment. Bad behavior can (and should) be punished by HSX (as needed).
"HSXsanity is an attempt to answer the simple questions that come up repeatedly about the Hollywood Stock Exchange."
I've been busy on other projects lately, but there are two new articles on HSXsanity. Nov 30, 14:08
thx {nm} Nov 30, 15:17
Au contraire. What you say on HSX is protected by the First Amendment. Nov 30, 17:24
Who said anything about losing First Amendment rights? Not me. Nov 30, 19:50
Already did. {nm} Dec 01, 17:21
let me try to rephrase what HSXsanity was intending to say... Dec 02, 12:14
Had HSXsanity said exactly that, there would not have been any problem. (See inside). Dec 02, 15:57
I haven't observed a debate like this about the law since my first year of law school . . . Dec 02, 18:48
You don't deserve a response from RogerMore. You {nm} Dec 02, 19:10
You were the one who brought the First Amendment into the discussion. Dec 03, 17:10
Into this discussion? Not at all. Totally different matter and totally different issues. {nm} Dec 03, 21:08
No, in the discussion of using the First Amendment as an excuse, {nm} Dec 04, 10:38
He already admitted that he was wrong - already made corrections. {nm} Dec 03, 21:11
RotoHockey, you should re-examine the law and statutes. Dec 03, 08:23
Enlightened - not at all - that's exactly what was being said. (See inside). Dec 03, 16:49
Your statement, 'What you say on HSX isn't protected by the First Amendment' is patently FALSE. Please remove it. {nm} Nov 30, 19:47
Still poorly worded - 'action by HSX under the First Amendment'. Please remove 'under the First Amendment'. (See inside). Nov 30, 20:43
RogerMore explained the First Amendment perfectly, at 19:50, above. Saved me the trouble. Not sure what you're on about. {nm} Nov 30, 20:47
Your statement 'The First Amendment applies ... not to private corporations' is patently FALSE. Please remove it. Nov 30, 20:52
Yeah, I won't be making changes because you're not good at reading. Dec 01, 07:00
Exceptional at reading. Small wonder they have to butter the sides of your head to get you through the Theatre Doors. Dec 01, 12:10
Such name calling! I think I'm done giving you any attention. {nm} Dec 01, 14:26
Can we call you Butter Head from now on, Roger? Hmm..actually, that sounds more like a Bond girl name. {nm} Dec 01, 15:52
Agent Butterhead - he likes he likes a good piece of toast --with butter melted not softened {nm} Dec 01, 18:22
Licensed to spread. {nm} Dec 02, 09:07
Licensed to fill. {nm} Dec 02, 11:34
The First Amendment guarantees the RIGHT to say whatever you want. It does NOT guarantee the means. Dec 02, 19:13
That's a good expansion on freedom of speech. Dec 02, 20:40