Obviously I cannot use thier names - I might not get my question answered. I guess freedom of speech is OK only if you happen to agree with those in power. No real freedom here. Surely a true democracy is not afraid of criticism?
2006-06-15 04:18:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The first couple of answers really miss the point of the question. The question I saw was neither offensive or inflammatory. It just had the names of two group in the question (one that starts with a T the other with A Q). This type of censorship only encourages ingnorance and fear. Discussion is the only way forward. Knowledge and understanding is the only way to real peace.
2006-06-15 04:33:14 · update #1
Because they are muslim groups who may be anti-American...Problem is what will they do when they realise most of the world is anti-American???
2006-06-15 04:28:29 · answer #1 · answered by Spitfire 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the question inspires hate or violence, then Yahoo will usually remove it. Freedom of speech exists here but Yahoo has the right to remove postings that they feel are dangerous. It is owned and operated by Yahoo and therefore is a private company, not a government entity.
They have rules which you can read. They are called terms of service.
2006-06-15 11:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply expressing a political point of view is certainly acceptable on Yahoo! Answers. Here are the things that aren't acceptable:
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2006-06-15 11:26:37 · answer #3 · answered by Mama Gretch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only real way towards world peace is complete and total domination of the world by america.....ohhh yeah, and yahoo...
anti americanism is ok on this site...but lets not offend our lil brown bros who might want to kill us....
2006-06-15 11:36:51 · answer #4 · answered by badjanssen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is because the US is truly not a free country, I think as long as the questions are not towards violence, racism, or hatred it should be okay.
2006-06-15 12:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
b/c this is property of Y!A and they don't want somebody driving a plane or truck or anything else into their buildings. why tempt a retaliation?
2006-06-15 11:23:13 · answer #6 · answered by drliebe2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont have freedom of speech online, this is private property
2006-06-15 11:38:20 · answer #7 · answered by littlebylittle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋