Last night, when I was swatting at a mosquito, I thought to myself, “I should probably run to the hardware store to get a blowtorch, because that would be the best and most efficient way to kill this here mosquito, and also while I'm at it, I might be able to use it to fix the leaky faucet.” This approach to killing a mosquito and solving other unrelated problems is similar to the way New York Assemblyman Jim Conte, a Republican (DUH) from Long Island, is taking on the important issue of people saying mean things to children, businesses, and elected officials under the cover of anonymity on the Internet: through taking a blow torch to the whole Constitution. Because why NOT make it illegal for YOU to say stupid shit under a fake name, especially given that HE's
<i>Too often, rival businesses will post negative and false posts to hurt their competition. With more and more people turning to online reviews, it is important to ensure that the posted information, good or bad, is from actual customers and not rival competitors.</i>
Meanwhile anonymous campaign and super PAC donations are OK. Because money is speech according to &quot;John Roberts&quot;, &quot;Antonin Scalia&quot;, &quot;Clarence Thomas&quot;, et al (obviously their porn names).
<i>Finally, the legislation will help cut down on the types of mean-spirited and baseless political attacks that add nothing to the real debate and merely seek to falsely tarnish the opponent&rsquo;s reputation by using the anonymity of the Web.</i>
So obviously no wingnut or birther bigot would ever be allowed to post on the inter-tubes again. How can you not love that?
While we&#039;re at it, make bad spelling and ALL CAPS illegal also. And anyone who uses &quot;Freedom&quot; or &quot;Patriot&quot; in their alias since those people are <i>always</i> foul-mouthed whackjobs.
<i>Too often, rival businesses will post negative and false posts to hurt their competition. With more and more people turning to online reviews, it is important to ensure that the posted information, good or bad, is from actual customers and not rival competitors.</i>
fucking hate yelp and i will sign that.
If everyone assumes the position then no one will be on top! Say whut?
Meanwhile anonymous campaign and super PAC donations are OK. Because money is speech according to &quot;John Roberts&quot;, &quot;Antonin Scalia&quot;, &quot;Clarence Thomas&quot;, et al (obviously their porn names).
Blowing any male that&#039;s dead, and expecting a positive result, is pretty much the same as this bill.
I know what your uncle hates
Who are you and what have you done with Prommie?!
Fortunately, I&#039;m using AppleTalk, so the law doesn&#039;t apply to me.
Wow, posting info to turn anonymous posting into a stalking opportunity!
Please add political affiliation and religious preference as well. Also.
<i>Finally, the legislation will help cut down on the types of mean-spirited and baseless political attacks that add nothing to the real debate and merely seek to falsely tarnish the opponent&rsquo;s reputation by using the anonymity of the Web.</i>
So obviously no wingnut or birther bigot would ever be allowed to post on the inter-tubes again. How can you not love that?
While we&#039;re at it, make bad spelling and ALL CAPS illegal also. And anyone who uses &quot;Freedom&quot; or &quot;Patriot&quot; in their alias since those people are <i>always</i> foul-mouthed whackjobs.
or disagree with my views.
Does this mean the skullfry and beer bust are cancelled?