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Chat Privileges vs. The First Amendment

By saddsaxx
Sep 21, 08 03:45 PM

WARNING: Activist behind computer screen...
I believe that we are all familiar with the First Amendment, you know the part of it that deals with Freedom of Speech? It seems that there are those amongst us that rather than exercise some tolerance, grow a thicker skin or simply turn their chat box off, would rather disregard this important Amendment and tattle, yes, I said tattle, if someone's chat gets under their skin.
I have been called out, embarrassed & flat out disrespected numerous times! Did I seek to have the offender's chat suspended? No, I put on my "big girl panties" and let them speak. It is the right of all to speak their mind. Tact & diplomacy are appreciated but are not a requirement.
The gist of this blog is simply this - respect other players, we can agree to disagree and if that gets too intense for some, then as I stated previously, find other avenues to deal. There are other options than behaving like an elementary school kid and tattling so someone's opportunity to chat with friends & foes alike are revoked. A few questions for everyone... has our online behavior always been above reproach? Have we never been found somewhat offensive or bothersome to others? If you can honestly say "yes", I commend you. As for myself, I cannot make that claim.


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COMMENTS

POSTED BY:
hbkings

Nov 17, 08 02:33 AM

Sadd GF, You are an exceptional writer, and I have totally enjoyed reading ur blogs tonight. I coudn't have said it better myself....there's way too much hate in this world, and we all really need to learn to be much more tolerant of others. Life's too short....just have FUN!!! Love ya, Lorene aka hbkings ♥

POSTED BY:
NicknVegas

Oct 15, 08 07:54 AM

conversations can motivate players just a smuch as other things like management, its a driving force and is a drug as powerful as adrenaline, people react differently because very few are alike, those that are alike, are complacement and at peace with them selves, or just plain naive to whats going on, everyone knows which you are, a great level headed person who is very content to just listen.then say, "always a pleasure" I dont have to wish u the best, u already are the best.

POSTED BY:
Barry

Sep 29, 08 01:31 AM

The 1st Amendment generally forbids the govt from stopping us to speaking our minds in public. That's nice about living in a Democracy. We can criticize our leaders and others.

However if I say things in your house that you do not like, you certainly can invite me to leave.

POSTED BY:
ace1ofhearts

Sep 24, 08 11:27 AM

Hey Rhonda, I think some of these people do not understand the limits when they can call someone names or not. I can call my best friends bitches, just because I know they are not.
If a random player calls my face uglier than an old woman's cunt is a different story. HELLO, I don't think it is too pretty down there when it is young... So, it is not that bad, babe. Chill and take care.
Sirpa

POSTED BY:
mastermind19

Sep 22, 08 05:40 PM

If you are writing a book you should know what a fact check is. You should do a little research before you write another blog. The right to freedom of speech is in regards to the government blocking it, not a private business trying to make it's business enviroment a pleasant place for it's customers.

POSTED BY:
BrockSampson

Sep 22, 08 02:19 AM

I'm puttin on my "big girl panties" too...... mmmmmmmmmm silky
oh yeah... 1st amendment GOOD - Tattlers BAD... Do you have this in a thong. WOW these R really comfortable... OH yeah sorry gotta go
Huzaa