Because I know it's coming, let me head off the "I can cuss because it's my 1st Amnd Right!" posse.
"The only speech that is protected is protected speech."
What does that mean? It means that the Courts or Congress can restrict speech if they feel it necessary. It has to pass a balancing test.
From law school Constitutional Law I:
- Does this law necessary?
- Does it serve a compelling state interest?
- Does the law reasonably accomplish the goals?
If those questions can be answered "yes", then you can regulate speech.
Same thing goes for this game. Just like a resturant can refuse service to someone who doesn't have shoes, AH can prohibit or kick you out for using profanity. The reason is they are not discriminating against you. The rule is the same for everyone, regardless of color, nationality, sex, etc.
So don't say you have a 1st Amdn. right to cuss in AH. You don't.
(Side note): It is interesting to watch people preach responsibility in things like lawsuits and such, be the same that refuse to control themselves in something as silly as a game.
And I will say this, watching a 60+ post on whether or not you should be allowed to type profanity on the common channel makes me happy I fly WB. Yeah, we whine and squeak as much as you do, but at least the subjects aren't as ridiculous.
You really have to be kidding me. "I want to cuss and I don't care who I offend. As a matter of fact, it offends me that you are offended by my behavior! I can act any way I like and if it bothers you, #@$% off!"
*Sniff sniff* What's that I smell? Ahhh yes, community.
*giggle*
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Lt Col Dune
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352nd Fighter Group"The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney" "Credo quia absurdum est." (I believe it because it is unreasonable)
- The motto of the Republic of Baja Arizona
[This message has been edited by Dune (edited 09-20-2000).]
