On Thu, March 19, 2015 3:15 pm, Joel M. Halpern wrote:
I read "local law" as meaning the law where the interaction is taking
place. While that can get very complicated for electronic interaction,
for the example you chose to cite it is very clear. If Charlie Hebdo's
cover violates local law where you are reading it, you have chosen to
ask for more trouble than just a discussion with the IETF harrasment
ombudsman.
Well yes, but doesn't that beg the question?
If I have done something that asks for more trouble than a mere
talking to by the IETF harassment ombudsman then why have the
IETF harassment ombudsman get involved in the first place? If the
authorities behind "local law" are going to be handling it then let
that legal process work itself out. No need to get the IETF involved
in meting out punishment that may ultimately expose it to potential
abuses of someone's due process and 14th amendment rights.
regards,
Dan.