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In US, other non-protected speech includes threats and obscenity. If you're calling out bureaucrats in public be careful not to use any obscenity or you might f
by thatcat 12y ago
In US, other non-protected speech includes threats and obscenity. If you're calling out bureaucrats in public be careful not to use any obscenity or you might find yourself charged with disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor criminal charge. No harm is required.
- SeanLuke 12y agoThe legal usage of the term "obscenity" differs from the common usage of the term. I believe you are confusing obscenity with profanity.
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- thatcat 12y agoYou're right, I looked up obscenity and it applies to screen/print media rather than directly spoken language and is based on local interpretations of what is offensive to average people and not considered artistic. I wonder how this can possibly work on mediums as diverse as the internet.