Re:The Terrifying Power of Internet Censors
by knz on Wednesday September 13, 2017 @05:30PM
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Isn't his point that the context is what determines the classification?
A foot crushing a glass is just that. But the classification and regulation of that image may be different if the context is sexually explicit versus first aid.
To use the Nazi example - someone with a SS flag might be a collector or history nerd but if they start marching through the streets with it while chanting racist slogans they will likely be interpreted differently.
Defining that in law is difficult but most people know the difference, including those hiding behind free speech.
A foot crushing a glass is just that. But the classification and regulation of that image may be different if the context is sexually explicit versus first aid.
To use the Nazi example - someone with a SS flag might be a collector or history nerd but if they start marching through the streets with it while chanting racist slogans they will likely be interpreted differently.
Defining that in law is difficult but most people know the difference, including those hiding behind free speech.