Insults and the right to free speech
Bloggers all over are currently discussing the suggestion of a blogging code of conduct, where bloggers are required to refrain from insults and threats, or get their blogs yanked. The debate is generally anti-code, justified by the claim that it is freedom of speech to say what you want, and said freedom is protected by the US constitution. The thing is, we aren't discussing political blogs or racist blogs or pornographic blogs or blogs that in general have some kind of inflammatory material on them. We are discussing blogs much like my own: One person's personal outlet offered to the world because it's a rewarding thing to do (get to write, get to share, get feedback). But on some blogs, commenters are leaving insults and threats, including death threats. The general reaction to this, that I have seen so far, is if you can't tolerate some sicko comments on your blog, you are too sensitive for blogging so just stop blogging. Don't bitch about the internet being...
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Looks like CA to me, maybe around LA? Those mountains in the background look like the ones north of LA.
I'm going to be there in a couple of weeks. I can't wait...
Can you tell I'm exited?
Tom
Nice pic, Keera. :)
Paula, thanks! Is it freezing like it did last year? Because that was very strange! Of course, a heatwave at Christmas is strange, too.
Elyrest, we're headed for an earlyish spring in Norway, too. The snow's almost gone in our mountains which is way too soon.
Alice and Jono, say hi to Tom when you meet him on the warm, sunny beach! I have to stay put for a bit. :-)
I've seen the weather forecast so it looks as though CA is as cold as the UK for the time being but that's nice - good beaches without the sun-worshiping surfer dudes. I'm fine with that!
In the meantime I'm just loving the English countryside but am hoping to take a picture or two of the California coast in flower season next week!
Hope you had a great time in CA, Keera!
Tom