People complain that by getting reported or Yahoo! deleting your question or answer, that they are taking away your freedom of speech. Is it really? Think about this though, this is a service that Yahoo! provides, it is their bussiness, it is them who create the rules and regulations for the use of this service. If you say something that goes against their rules and regulations they will delet it. Same concept in a federal building, you use foul language, you get kicked out. So is it really taking away your freedom of speech or people just haven't read the rules and regulations and find a way to complain?
2006-06-29 03:03:59 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
no its not taking away your freedom of speech. you synopsis of is correct and people should stop whining! you have no fundemental right to be on yahoo! its a business that can kick you off if you dont follow the terms it sets out that you agree to when you sign up.
2006-06-29 03:08:51 · answer #1 · answered by aaronne07 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No it is not taking away freedom of speech. People don't have absolute freedom of speech in every instance. Yahoo runs this site and can set any rules that they wish. People of disobey the rules will get reported and kicked off the site.
2006-06-29 03:06:32 · answer #2 · answered by jshepard17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freedom of speech also goes for the freedom for people to not want to hear you.
You still have freedom of speech under the policies. If you really think about it, we can answer how ever we want just cannot infringe on others rights to the same policies. Plus, there are Yahooers of all ages as well so as an adult you must respect that. If you want to talk dirty there are plenty of other sites for that. That is your freedom.
2006-06-29 03:09:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By agreeing to the terms of use, each person who signs up to be able to ask and answer questions has waved their rights to freedom of speech, so nothing is being taken away. Yahoo is not stopping anyone from setting up a website to dispense their beliefs or opinions.
2006-06-29 03:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by Garth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has nothing to do with freedom of speech. A lot of people spew insults, epithets, and curse words constantly on this forum, which is expressly against the rules.
If you can't take part is civil discourse, this isn't the forum for you. If you don't like it, find another forum for your points, or learn to make them without breaking the rules.
2006-06-29 03:43:53 · answer #5 · answered by WBrian_28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not really taking away freedom of speech. You're allowed to post questions on almost any topic. Religion, politics, it's all fair game. You only get reported when you post questions on topics which are grossly illegal ("Is it OK to kill someone by accident?") or if you purposefully try to offend as many people as possible ("Why is it that Yahoo! Answers only attracts in-bred hicks from states like Alabama?") . Sorry, I didn't mean to offend anyone with my sample questions.
2006-06-29 03:09:32 · answer #6 · answered by Ian M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, Yahoo can place guidelines on anything they wish. They are the medium and they can decide what goes on the site.
What the constitution says is that the Government can not take away your right to free speech.
2006-06-29 03:43:55 · answer #7 · answered by Christopher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Freedom of speech has been abused for decades. As u stated, this is a private service & thus does not fall under the constitution.
2006-06-29 03:10:38 · answer #8 · answered by No! Freedom of speech is abused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they are not taking away your freedom of speech..there are rules here an if people people dont abid by them then they have broken them an deserve to get off..im sorry but there was this one question on here askin a 13 yr old for her number an an guy askin if his gf gets an abortion can he rape the fetus...i mean people are f in sickos....if your going to do that then get the helll out of here..there just looking for an excuse
2006-06-29 04:24:47 · answer #9 · answered by samantha1989 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is taking away the freedom of speech if someone can't follow the rules.
Your avatar looks very angry by the way.
2006-06-29 03:07:27 · answer #10 · answered by MoMattTexas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it's not taking away our freedom of speech on Yahoo, i just don't like to be censored ever! in the case of the federal building however, i would disagree.
2006-06-29 03:08:13 · answer #11 · answered by jamminursite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋