As far as I know it used to be one of the mainstays ( and worldwide admired ) of American Democracy.
I know things have changed recently ( for security's reason ).
But still I've seen questions posed and answers given which would make the Marquis de Sade blanch.
Yet, they get away with it, Buk never does !!
Could he sue. or is Yahoo above the law !
2007-10-20 12:47:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No -- Yahoo is not a govt agency -- they are not constitutionally required to allow everyone free speech.
As a private forum -- and a free one -- they can do anything they want.
2007-10-20 12:51:37 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Yahoo IS the law. Haven't you ever read their open-ended community guidelines? Besides, this IS A VOLUNTARY SITE! I'm betting that the main reason for changing their security policy had something to do with the simple fact that they (the powers that be) were given an ultimatum that didn't look good for their marketing strategies & future earnings. Perhaps some government funding was going to disappear if they didn't "play along"??? Buk could attempt a lawsuit, but I really doubt that he/she would be able to get a ruling in their favor. It would be interesting to see the results if they did decide to take Yahoo into a court battle. I guess only time will tell until someone finally figures out another way to beat the system...this system, perhaps? That's my take on the issue. It appears that both sides (users & owners) may be guilty of abuse from time to time. It's only a website & should not be taken seriously unless a person is paying for a personal forum & advertisements to get their point or product out to the masses!
2007-10-20 20:07:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No He can not .. But what did he say ? I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW Can you edit your question and at least put a little in on what he said ? Please
I am still trying to find a question on here about a month ago ,
about the prisons being built by our government , and it got taken out I answered it but its not in my answers any more ..? any one know anything about that one? if so please e-mail or write where I can find it
I should have copied it down but I did not ,, Help on that one
And sorry about Buk
Yahoo has their rules ,
So if he wants free speech he can go out side and say what he wants . but not here,
oh well just goes to show you everyone is becoming like Bush , taking all our rights away . But then again if it was vulgar and really bad then I dont want to see it either , What was it ??????
2007-10-20 20:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by luv them horse's 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No freedom of speech here.
This is not a public forum, no 1st amendment rights.
Yahoo does not filter or censor speech.
They have a formula by which, if enough people report an comment, it's removed.
They don't look, they don't care.
There is a "coalition" of people on this board that "gang up" on comments that they disagree with and they use Yahoo like a cheap trick to remove them.
Same theater as in Congress.
Don't expect anything but a quick trial and secret funeral.
2007-10-20 20:07:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rants are covered under the provisions of posting on Yahoo Answers. If someone does not feel the rules are fair, don't post. If you want to post illegal/prohibited things, you take the chance that they will be deleted and with continuing offenses, be banned from Yahoo services. It is not only Yahoo who decides what gets deleted, it is the members who hit the Report button.
2007-10-20 20:03:13 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. This is the kind of uninformed rant you see a thousand times on message boards. Unless there is government involvement, there is no guaranty of protection under the Constitution. The Constitution says the STATE (Federal and/or State Governements) must afford the gurantees of the Constitution.
May not be popular, but thats the way it is.
2007-10-20 19:58:48 · answer #6 · answered by Toodeemo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If someone posts something on yahoo, then they are totaling within the law (not to mention reason) to delete it. Remember, yahoo is a private organization, and is allowed to act as such.
2007-10-20 19:51:02 · answer #7 · answered by st_anger87 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you forgot your agreement with Yahoo before you can have access here. Kindly review the Yahoo agreement and try to see if Yahoo violated any law.
2007-10-20 20:05:55 · answer #8 · answered by Mutya P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to free expression. You do not have the right to be heard. Anyone can stand on the street corner and yell their opinion. But YA is a company who can do business with whomever they choose...or they can choose not to.
2007-10-20 20:04:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One can sue anyone for about anything. Winning is a whole different story.
2007-10-20 19:52:41 · answer #10 · answered by The Voice of Reason 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋