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« on: June 01, 2009, 08:13:47 AM »
« edited: June 05, 2009, 03:52:12 PM by Senator MasterJedi, PPT »
Federal Libel and Slander Penalization Bill

1. It shall hereby be illegal in the Republic of Atlasia to falsely and publicly slander or libel the name of another citizen within the Atlas Fantasy Boards.
2. Slander shall be defined as harmful statements in a transitory form, especially speech, with the intent of causing damage to a member's reputation.
3. Libel shall be defined as harmful statements in a fixed medium, especially writing but also a picture, sign, or electronic broadcast, with the intent of causing damage to a member's reputation.
4. Clause 2 and Clause 3 of this Act shall not be read to limit slander or libel to the listed mediums of defamation.
5. Conviction by the Supreme Court for acts of slander or libel shall result in a sentence of no more than a one month ban from holding office in Atlasia or a two month ban from voting in official elections in Atlasia.
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« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2009, 08:43:52 AM »
This seems unnecessarily bureaucratic given that this is, after all, only a game...
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« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2009, 09:56:10 AM »
I was sceptical of this when it was discussed in the Mideast....and I still remain sceptical Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2009, 07:10:13 PM »
Quote from: Ebowed on June 01, 2009, 08:43:52 AM
This seems unnecessarily bureaucratic given that this is, after all, only a game...

And as a game, I think we deserve to play it free from unnecessary and distasteful actions by members who may take it too seriously.
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« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2009, 09:39:03 PM »
     As HappyWarrior & I pointed out in our campaign thread, we are not exactly fans of this bill.
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« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2009, 09:47:02 PM »
As I pointed out when it was brought up in the Mideast for the first time I am againest this due to the implications in terms of freedom of speech and politicized prosecution.
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« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2009, 09:48:09 PM »
I agree, in general, with what HappyWarrior said.
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« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2009, 10:26:46 PM »
Free speech that proves harmful should not be protected. It infringes upon the rights of others.
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« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2009, 04:58:16 AM »
Quote from: Senator Purple State on June 01, 2009, 10:26:46 PM
Free speech that proves harmful should not be protected. It infringes upon the rights of others.

That sounds pretty authoritarian Wink
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« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2009, 12:17:29 PM »
Sounds difficult to enforce... Opinions are going to vary wildly on what statement are actually harmful, I suspect.
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« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2009, 06:01:42 PM »
Quote from: bgwah on June 02, 2009, 12:17:29 PM
Sounds difficult to enforce... Opinions are going to vary wildly on what statement are actually harmful, I suspect.

They also have to be false. I think ours courts are capable enough to make the distinctions, even in the tough cases.
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« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2009, 08:20:04 AM »
I hereby open up a final vote on this bill. Please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.
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« Reply #12 on: June 04, 2009, 08:27:20 AM »
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« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2009, 08:33:30 AM »
NAY
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« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2009, 08:48:39 AM »
nay
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« Reply #15 on: June 04, 2009, 10:19:04 AM »
Aye
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« Reply #16 on: June 04, 2009, 01:23:27 PM »
Nay
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« Reply #17 on: June 04, 2009, 01:28:29 PM »
Nay

This bill has enough votes to fail. Senators now have 24 hours to change their votes.
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« Reply #18 on: June 04, 2009, 02:47:47 PM »
     Nay
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« Reply #19 on: June 05, 2009, 11:23:34 AM »
Nay, ftr.
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« Reply #20 on: June 05, 2009, 03:51:58 PM »
With 1 Aye, 7 Nays and 0 Abstentions this bill has failed.
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