Politeness laws don't. They calcify and oppress.

Could you link to a politeness law on the books that you feel is oppressive?

On the books? I mean laws like "you shouldn't make money from OSS made by someone else". The context of this chat.

oh, so those things are what people call "opinions", which they are completely allowed to have, just as you have yours. They aren't oppressing you, they don't expose you to penalties, you can't get thrown in jail.

No, not just opinions. I don't understand why you'd redefine what I'm saying, as though that invalidates the original statement. It's not exactly difficult to spot.

I’m not redefining what you’re saying. I’m pointing out that you are exaggerating the magnitude and impact of Internet opinions by characterizing them as oppressive laws.