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[–]summerof2010 0 points1 point  (1 child)


Eh, I was just trying to be cute. To be more precise, the kind of messages and content you create should come under scrutiny. We can't have people inciting violence or spreading materially damaging lies about people. Similarly, some might argue, we can't allow people to encourage child abuse by the production and distribution of simulated CP. Whether you think there's a relationship between the two or not, you can still acknowledge the possibility that speech, even if it is a product of pure imagination, can have undesirable, real-world consequences that would warrant regulation. As such, you have to answer this kind of question - does simulated CP cause harm?

[–]levik323 0 points1 point  (0 children)


I agree with some of your points,but in my opinion people should be able to say what they want and create what they wish. The only thing I can think of that shouldn't be said or done is "yelling fire in a crowded theater" type situation. "Does simulated CP cause harm"? No, because it just a depiction and people have the responsibility and the free will to not commit crimes. Is a pedophile who never acts on his desires a bad person? I should be able to draw the most disgusting and terrible depictions imaginable and spread them on the internet or sell them all I want in law-abiding venues and medias. Which means I can't just sell them to some 5th grader at the park, but I should be able to sell them to adults all I want. I agree, people shouldn't incite violence or say lies, but they have the freedom to be assholes.