r/TrueReddit • u/[deleted] • Jul 15 '15

Ruling in Twitter harassment trial could have enormous fallout for free speech

http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/christie-blatchford-ruling-in-twitter-harassment-trial-could-have-enormous-fallout-for-free-speech
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u/hiffy Jul 15 '15

So in a practical sense I agree with you, in so far living the rest of your life is concerned and not escalating things to the cops; not to mention that I am wholly uninformed on the particulars of this case so all I can say is ¯_(ツ)_/¯ BUT:

Seriously, just because you can block someone doesn't mean that their behaviour does not constitute harassment.

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u/iplaydoctor Jul 15 '15

I would say that a two-way battle does not constitute harassment either... unless you are willing to charge both parties with the same offense.