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Topic: Tennessee law bans posting images that "cause emotional distress"  

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Slovenian


« on: June 16, 2011, 09:06 »

This is beyond absurd http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2011/06/tenn-law-bans-posting-images-that-cause-emotional-distress.ars.

So what could that mean for us? No Tennessee buyers of "problematic" photos?

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« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2011, 09:20 »

your screename is offensive Grin hahah kidding.
on the other hand, if my screen name was American, it would offend people in here  Wink

Kidding aside, I saw Jackass 3d a couple of months ago and altho i was laughing my ass off at times, some scenes really wanted to make me throw up. There is a limit to me what should be shown and what shouldnt. After a certain point, it doesnt do the mind any good to have certain things swirling around and rotting inside it. Just my point of view.


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« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2011, 09:27 »

This image could cause someone distress.  Should knape be put in jail?



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« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2011, 09:44 »

This image could cause someone distress.  Should knape be put in jail?




I'm distressed. But cya in a year. Wink


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ShadySue
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2011, 09:46 »

I think that will be the end of imagery in Tennessee. I can hardly think of an image that wouldn't cause someone somewhere some sort of emotional distress, even a 'pretty flower' to someone with severe hay fever.


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caspixel



« Reply #5 on: June 16, 2011, 10:17 »

Talk about a nanny state. Sheesh.


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Slovenian


« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2011, 10:28 »

I think that will be the end of imagery in Tennessee. I can hardly think of an image that wouldn't cause someone somewhere some sort of emotional distress, even a 'pretty flower' to someone with severe hay fever.

Indeed, imagine a photo of Obama on the news during a tea party meet, that could cause 'em some serious trauma Cheesy . No more democratic posters before the elections! Hell, they almost killed the Top gear crew for putting Vote for Hillary on their car (I believe it was in Arkansas).

OTOH you have a state (Michigan if I remember correctly) passing the law that enables children of less than 10 years to carry weapons. W-T-F Huh Do they really want to strengthen their first place in school shootouts? OK off topic, but while we are on the subject of insane laws being passed I mentioned it.

I'm sure any hint of sexuality (like a woman in a bikini or even showing her cleavage) could cause some puritan emotional distress. How could a dentist with one of his tools in his hand promote his clinic etc. It can all be distressing.

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LSD72



« Reply #7 on: June 16, 2011, 11:34 »

Jeeeeeez. I live in Tennessee too.  Roll Eyes

Would this cover Editorial? If so... the News stations are causing me distress by showing images of companies closing their doors around here. Don't want to see stories about Damaging Storms either.
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« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2011, 08:03 »

Maybe it's a make-work program. There might be a lot of unemployed judges and bailiffs in Tennessee and now they can be busy hearing offensive image cases 8 hours a day until they retire.


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lthn


« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2011, 08:26 »

there's always something entertaining coming from the land of the free, where they handcuffed a 9 year old boy for lifting the skirt of 6 year old girl, aka sexual harrasment 8 )


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« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2011, 16:34 »

   In England, males over the age of 14 must practice with the longbow for 2 hours a day. In France, it's illegal to name a pig Napoleon. There are stupid and crazy laws all over the world. The law in Tennessee is clearly an infringement of first amendment rights. Local politicians love to pander and showboat, a human condition without borders.


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« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2011, 08:39 »

More nanny state society run amuck. Don't worry too much about this law. The law is written too broad and will not stand-up upon appeal and will be struck down. I suspect a court case is coming quickly to determine the strength and reach of this law.

A word to Tennessee, "You are in over your head and above your pay grade."


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« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2011, 14:34 »

   In England, males over the age of 14 must practice with the longbow for 2 hours a day. In France, it's illegal to name a pig Napoleon. 

in George Orwell's Animal Farm, the dictator pig is named Napoleon


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« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2011, 17:07 »

   In England, males over the age of 14 must practice with the longbow for 2 hours a day. In France, it's illegal to name a pig Napoleon. 

in George Orwell's Animal Farm, the dictator pig is named Napoleon

LOL


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