Malicious Online Impersonation now Illegal in California

imperfect_cupcake · 10-01-2010, 12:49 AM

shouldn't this kind of thing be covered by slander, rather than separate law?

Kobi · 10-01-2010, 01:09 AM

Given the most recent suicide by a young gay college student whose sexual encounter was broadcast on the internet by his roommate, one has to wonder if technological savvy has exceeded common sense and decency.

One can only wonder what lawmakers could actually accomplish if they didnt waste so much time putting out the fires caused by human stupidity.

AtLast · 10-01-2010, 02:14 AM

I'm thinking that perhaps standing slander laws just don't cover "impersonation," which is based upon deceipt with intent to do harm. I see HB's point about this, but as I really look at why a law like this came to be, it makes sense.

However, I want to research more about the possible infringement of free speech. But, is free speech hindered by this law pointing to an impersonation variable?

Some of the cases in which posters point to in which some horrible harm has been done, especially by bullying, does make me want to see some kind of legal remmedy available for victims or their families. And I have really had it with how bullying is taken so lightly.

Lots to ponder here.

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Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,617 Times in 7,640 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	Given the most recent suicide by a young gay college student whose sexual encounter was broadcast on the internet by his roommate, one has to wonder if technological savvy has exceeded common sense and decency. One can only wonder what lawmakers could actually accomplish if they didnt waste so much time putting out the fires caused by human stupidity.

10-01-2010, 02:14 AM	#3
AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,827 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	I'm thinking that perhaps standing slander laws just don't cover "impersonation," which is based upon deceipt with intent to do harm. I see HB's point about this, but as I really look at why a law like this came to be, it makes sense. However, I want to research more about the possible infringement of free speech. But, is free speech hindered by this law pointing to an impersonation variable? Some of the cases in which posters point to in which some horrible harm has been done, especially by bullying, does make me want to see some kind of legal remmedy available for victims or their families. And I have really had it with how bullying is taken so lightly. Lots to ponder here.