> The bill proved controversial in the country, with opponents arguing it could impede free speech and criticism of those in power. However, supporters said the

> The bill proved controversial in the country, with opponents arguing it could impede free speech and criticism of those in power. However, supporters said the tougher legislation was needed to crack down on cyberbullying and online harassment. Age old discussion by now. I think the opponents are correct. Online insults can also never be prosecuted justly, it can only ever be done for deterrence and this will chill freedom of opinion and freedom of speech. In Germany public officials now make use of lawfare to get some of their critics. Personally I would not vote for such people and the laws against insults do indeed stem from a time of monarchy. I don't believe it is sensible to apply them to tweets. It sometimes is funny if you get a court order confirming that people indeed have the right to call you ugly or a warmonger because it is factual, but the internet was a better place when people ignored these type of comments. It is different for people in public or those that put themselves out there, but I guess the old rules of PR are to be followed for such cases.