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Old 11-13-2013, 05:23 PM   #4801
taxwonk
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Re: Towards A Virtual Williamsburg!

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Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield View Post
We could pass those laws. And they'd be stupid, futile, and unconstitutional.

California's new anti revenge porn law is a great example of well meaning idiocy. How is the state going to prove a photo was uploaded with the intent of revenge? And to the extent it may be intent-neutral (strict liability), how will it not violate the First Amendment?
I think the courts are pretty clear on the First Amendment not being license to share other peoples' secrets any time you get pissed off. I'm sure if some guy posted a video of the smile on his face as he comes in an ex-girlfriend's Dixie cup it would be protected by the First Amendment. I don't see how the First Amendment protects his right to post video of her Dixie cup.

Unless streaming video is also sent to DC_Chef@lawtalkers.com.
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