The internet is a wild west that can never be tamed. It's the epitome of the freedom of expression. If there was a paradise for libertarians, it would be here. Aside from a few things, you can say whatever you want without fear of legal repercussions.
Bill C-63 aims to force social-media, user-uploaded adult content and live-streaming services to reduce exposure to online content deemed harmful, to strengthen the reporting of child pornography and to better address hate propaganda and provide recourse to victims of hate online.
They're lumping in totally legitimate reasons (reducing CP) with complete bullshit that puts a stranglehold on basic human rights ("hate propaganda," which is just another way of saying "We'll take down anything we don't like and prosecute you for it").
This is a thinly veiled human rights violation in the guise of an anti-hate law.
I was previously apolitical, but seeing this, I think I'll vote for Poilievre and his Conservatives.
More evidence—vague wording that can be twisted to include anything under the sun:
Harmful content is defined in the legislation as content that incites violence, that foments hatred, that incites violent extremism or terrorism, is used to bully a child, that sexually victimizes a child, that induces a child to harm themselves, or intimate content communicated without consent.
Lawyercels can probably poke more holes in this.
@PPEcel Look at this crap.
Users of these online services will be able to either flag the content directly on the online service or file a complaint to the Digital Safety Commission. Both channels would screen any frivolous flags or complaints and then result in the removal of the content within 24 hours, subject to review.
Hope they get fucked by spam like that NYC COVID snitching line.
View: https://youtu.be/P1FUMdHU29c?si=-QIBtmuZ2KFwVden&t=44s
Government officials confirmed that the legislation is reinstituting some of the powers under the previous Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act — which was repealed by former prime minister Stephen Harper’s government in 2013 — but they say it will take into account some of the criticism over curtailing free speech. The controversial section had prohibited any speech “likely to expose a person or persons to hatred or contempt” and was criticized for being too broad and resulting in censorship of contentious opinions.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said last week the upcoming bill would be specifically focused on making the internet safer for children, not on censoring it. But Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has already signalled his party would be opposing Trudeau’s “latest attack on freedom of expression.”
That's right.
“We know that there are powerful organizations and people that may line up against this legislation, people with money and people with influence. My message to these people and these organizations is very simple: it is now the time to work directly with us. Profit cannot be prioritized over safety.”
You cannot trick the masses. Governments need to understand that curtailing basic freedoms will not be tolerated by the majority of people. It's just setting itself up for failure. And not only will the current government fail, it will also sacrifice the party's reputation.
Conflating protecting the innocence of children with arbitrarily banning certain speech:
MacKinnon also blasted Poilievre for coming out against this bill, noting that Poilievre has expressed
support for a Senate bill requiring porn websites to verify the age of users.
@HeOweGoreWrath Remember the golden days of 2000s internet and how free and edgy it seemed? It's a relic of the past. Suifuel for Millennials.
Jfl. This Virani guy also looks like Derek Chauvin.
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