How will this cripple free speech? We all know that these sites aren't just there for you to post derpy things. People actually use them with a PURPOSE. Like reviewing products. Updating fans on the latest news on Supernatural. Or even talk about politics.
Even though it's unlikely that this bill will be supported, the thought scares you, doesn't it? Iran and China have already done it. Vietnam has already done it, according to one of my friends who live there. I hear Malaysia was about to do it (explains why I can't access the Pirate Bay with a Unifi connection, no doubt), so doesn't it frighten you that if heavy censorship is placed on the Internet, that means you can't talk about anything at all?
Here's a protip: if you don't want others to censor you, practice self-censorship. Know what you can write about and what you feel you'd be frowned upon if you write it. Although, admittedly I broke this rule countless times. It's not just merely vulgar words and such - sometimes you could be prosecuted for incitement, harassment or even libel. Which leads to my second protip: check your resources every time. It doesn't hurt to do a little research.
I'm not sure what else to write about, so I leave you with this question:
- What do you personally feel about freedom of speech? Is it a leeway for you to say anything, or do you feel that you do need to limit yourself?
- Can this be abused in any way possible?
- What are your views on censorship?
