Canada banning facebook and twitter May 2nd

[picard102]

Originally Posted by unrealrob

Again, this is more in place for those who want to spill the beans before it is released by elections Canada

If it's for election workers then only charge those people, if it's for the general public then they aren't going to know the results before elections Canada gives them the information anyways. And at that point it's a matter of time zone semantics, which is a bit silly considering how technology works today.

Originally Posted by unrealrob

You see, this is an ethical problem, not a moral one like your sodomy argument.

What's the ethical problem? Someone in Alberta might change their vote, or not vote at all?

Originally Posted by unrealrob

And for those of you who say something like "ahh, I'll say whatever I want, when I want to!" Don't be ridiculous. We aren't children. There is a time and place for everything. Words have ramifications.

Weed would be a lot less popular then it is if that is how things worked. As it is people pick and chose which laws they flout. Whether it be seen as childish or not, now is the perfect time to challenge this law, by breaking it, because it's not going to be relevant in 3 weeks, and if they do enforce it there will more than a few people seeking to take it up to the Supreme Court again.

[DWarrior]

Originally Posted by picard102

If it's for election workers then only charge those people, if it's for the general public then they aren't going to know the results before elections Canada gives them the information anyways.

So if you don't have access to the info, why should the law change to allow you to share it? Right now it prevents an election worker from passing the info on to a general public buddy who'll then publicize it.

If you want to restrict the law to only bar election workers and media personnel, then that notion is much more outdated by modern tech than the reason for the law.

And at that point it's a matter of time zone semantics, which is a bit silly considering how technology works today.

We've had access to instant communication for a hundred years now. Yet, most people still run their lives according to which timezone they're in, so time zones are not mere "semantics." Thus, you cannot hold a simultaneous election everywhere, hence the need for this law.

What's the ethical problem? Someone in Alberta might change their vote, or not vote at all?

Yes... Didn't you read his earlier post about the importance of voter-influence?

If you're arguing people don't get influenced, then that's just stupid. If you're arguing voting doesn't matter, then why bother editing this law at all?

Weed would be a lot less popular then it is if that is how things worked. As it is people pick and chose which laws they flout.

Weed, sodomy...you're just full of irrelevant analogies. Can you work abortion and Jim Crow into this as well?

[picard102]

Originally Posted by DWarrior

If you want to restrict the law to only bar election workers and media personnel, then that notion is much more outdated by modern tech than the reason for the law.

How is preventing election workers from announcing results when they are not the authorized officer of Elections Canada to do so, outdated? Once Elections Canada posts the results then it's fair game, but until then each return officer shouldn't be taking it upon themselves to appoint the government.

Originally Posted by DWarrior

We've had access to instant communication for a hundred years now. Yet, most people still run their lives according to which timezone they're in, so time zones are not mere "semantics."

Most people haven't had access too broadcast media for 100 years for their personal use.

Originally Posted by DWarrior

Thus, you cannot hold a simultaneous election everywhere, hence the need for this law.

You could just not release any results till all polls have been reported.

[Rhian]

Originally Posted by Tech007

thread title is a tad sensationalist Rhi. Election result reporting is banned. NOT the "broadcasters" or their medium. Ban applies to ordinary citizens too.

The title was the title of the article. I didn't do shit.

[Tech007]

Originally Posted by Rhian

The title was the title of the article. I didn't do shit.

I am seeing - "Elections Canada reminds Canadians it exists, and will charge them $25,000 for tweeting voting results"

Did they redact the title? I don't see "xxx services banned" anywhere

There is a diff - sorry to be so literal but ya know me well enough to know I mean well. hugz baby.

[Rhian]

Originally Posted by Tech007

I am seeing - "Elections Canada reminds Canadians it exists, and will charge them $25,000 for tweeting voting results"

Did they redact the title? I don't see "xxx services banned" anywhere

There is a diff - sorry to be so literal but ya know me well enough to know I mean well. hugz baby.

Hugz back baby.
I apologize to you my dearest Techie for being so sharp. The headline was what I saw initially for the article.

Sorry for not being clear, but it wasn't my own words.

[campy]

Originally Posted by DWarrior

Why is that ridiculous? Do you need to post voting results?

yes...fuck you too!
edit: i'm voting for Rhian!

[john9ofcco]

It's really bad, I don't know for how long politicians are going to control us and for how long we are going to let them do it. At list we can seen some changes around the world i think we have enough...

[DWarrior]

Originally Posted by john9ofcco

It's really bad, I don't know for how long politicians are going to control us and for how long we are going to let them do it. At list we can seen some changes around the world i think we have enough...

Ironically, this wouldn't be a problem if we didn't have politicians...

Fuck you.

[farecat]

I can see this being very much a case of teenage revolt.