Jail time for faking twitter representation. Come on people - it isn't right. Sounds like some politicians could also face jail time if they say they serve 'the people' instead of their own self interests.
I don't see how a website should be held liable for the actions of its users. Posts are instant and available on millions of websites accessible to billions of people. Imagine the trouble if a lawsuit like that was successful.
It takes a brave company ( or a really rich or stupid one ) to stand up to government requests. With lawyers all over the place, the feds have enough taxpayer funded manpower to harass anyone - right or wrong.
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Jail time for faking twitter representation. Come on people - it isn't right. Sounds like some politicians could also face jail time if they say they serve 'the people' instead of their own self interests.
Dumb. If you pray over a meal of pancakes at the restaurant are you interferring with the church's role.
Yes, it sounds pretty dumb. Is the object of traffic cameras to make money for the government or to save lives. (PS - it is to saves lives)
I don't see how a website should be held liable for the actions of its users. Posts are instant and available on millions of websites accessible to billions of people. Imagine the trouble if a lawsuit like that was successful.
Pumping up a stock like that on twitter doesn't sound legal to me. It shows the power of celebrities as much as the power of twitter.
It takes a brave company ( or a really rich or stupid one ) to stand up to government requests. With lawyers all over the place, the feds have enough taxpayer funded manpower to harass anyone - right or wrong.