If people acted out what they write on the Net (not just on Yahoo), would many people be behind bars?

Question

Or would many be issued a fine – or even sued?

Note: when I say bars, it means both adult and junior ‘bars’.

On the other hand, would our helpful deeds turn us into popular magazine column writers? LOL.

Note: most of us average folks do not fit the criminal personality type, I trust – but you know what I mean when I asked my question…Thanks.

Of course I'm not talking about mere rudeness! You cannot be fined for that - unless you live in the future of Judge Dredd! LOL.

I'm taking more about hardcore harassment and illegal sexual acts etc.

Answer 1

Uh... yeah, probably fined or nothing at all.
A few months back, me and my sis made a fake myspace for this girl and we have to go to court monday. we will probably only get a 200 dollar fine.

Yeah. I learned my lesson. So I try to be nice on the internet.

Answer 2

I reckon half the population of computer users would.
That is what I think is so good about it - you remain anonomous (i could swear there is a y somewhere in anonomous), you can have free speech and not be in fear of your life. An dyou can have rational or heated conversations about anything you wish to say.

Answer 3

You are funny!!! Yes, I would certainly be behind bars for all the things I say and do but I am not really bothered because I will have some good company also and have a bit of fun. I see you are using LOL too now.....I use it too !!!!

Answer 4

The net let's you express yourself without fearing the thought police. Many things said on it would probably get you in front of a judge.

Answer 5

Never write what you could not say face to face and we all may 'throw our toys out of the pram' at times - thing is to say sorry if you do

Answer 6

Oh I don't know....what it was I said...But I did get a visit from the FBI a couple years ago.
So I guess they are watching.