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Which part specifically is confusing you? Like, it's a long TOU, so I don't think anyone's gonna write down the whole explanation here, but let's pick one parag

Which part specifically is confusing you? Like, it's a long TOU, so I don't think anyone's gonna write down the whole explanation here, but let's pick one paragraph: > Commercial Use: Unless otherwise expressly authorized herein or in the Site, you agree not to display, distribute, license, perform, publish, reproduce, duplicate, copy, create derivative works from, modify, sell, resell, exploit, transfer or upload for any commercial purposes, any portion of the Site, use of the Site, or access to the Site. The buying, exchanging, selling and/or promotion (commercial or otherwise) of upvotes, comments, submissions, accounts (or any aspect of your account or any other account), karma, and/or content is strictly prohibited, constitutes a material breach of these Terms of Use, and could result in legal liability. This means: don't use the content of the site to make derivative works to make money, otherwise we might sue you. It's mostly straightforward stuff like that. If there's a specific part that you're having trouble with, I'm happy to have a crack at explaining it.

brighton36 6y ago
Why anyone has the authority to compel public expectations based on the arrangement of bits.
- asdfasgasdgasdg 6y ago
  Not to get too reductive or anything, but the reasons are very similar to why people have the authority to compel public expectations based on the arrangement of atoms (e.g. you aren't allowed to stab me, etc.). Namely: those with the power to enforce those rules think it's a good idea to do so, and the public continues to support that configuration of the legal system.
  - brighton36 6y ago
    Absolutely. I think that's how we got here. But, the thought regulation regime is pretty new historically. I don't know why we accept it, on the basis.... That thoughts ... Take up space?
    - asdfasgasdgasdg 6y ago
      I'm afraid I'm a little confused about what your question is. I don't think the notion that thoughts take up space has anything to do with why TOUs are enforceable in the US. It's more because the relevant stakeholders are either largely not very interested in or impacted by TOUs (the public at large) or are interested in and positively impacted by TOUs (the services offered with TOUs).

brighton36 6y ago

Why anyone has the authority to compel public expectations based on the arrangement of bits.

asdfasgasdgasdg 6y ago
Not to get too reductive or anything, but the reasons are very similar to why people have the authority to compel public expectations based on the arrangement of atoms (e.g. you aren't allowed to stab me, etc.). Namely: those with the power to enforce those rules think it's a good idea to do so, and the public continues to support that configuration of the legal system.
- brighton36 6y ago
  Absolutely. I think that's how we got here. But, the thought regulation regime is pretty new historically. I don't know why we accept it, on the basis.... That thoughts ... Take up space?
  - asdfasgasdgasdg 6y ago
    I'm afraid I'm a little confused about what your question is. I don't think the notion that thoughts take up space has anything to do with why TOUs are enforceable in the US. It's more because the relevant stakeholders are either largely not very interested in or impacted by TOUs (the public at large) or are interested in and positively impacted by TOUs (the services offered with TOUs).