 John the OFM  | 24 May 2012 12:34 p.m. PST |
link Isn't TMP "based" in New york? BTW, my real name is Norman St.John Polevaulter, and so is my dog. I guess "internet bullying" is the new crime we must all devote our lives to erradicating. |
| Shagnasty | 24 May 2012 12:53 p.m. PST |
Great! The Nanny State is alive and well. |
| Sundance | 24 May 2012 12:59 p.m. PST |
Leave it to the great state of New York. |
 vojvoda | 24 May 2012 1:05 p.m. PST |
Right! guess it is a good thing I do not sign my name to my postings! Oh wait I do? VR
James Mattes |
| darthfozzywig | 24 May 2012 1:10 p.m. PST |
I now devote myself to internet bullying both internet bullies and those who would eradicate internet bullying. |
 Otto means eight | 24 May 2012 1:15 p.m. PST |
A bit of overreaction, no? The article states that a few legislators propose it. Then, constitutional law professors state that it probably will not survive a first amendment challenge, which was my first reaction. So, before we all start down the path of getting our collective …. underwear in a bunch, and before we all start making comments about PC and nanny state silliness, maybe we should see what happens, which is probably nothing. |
| ancientsgamer | 24 May 2012 1:23 p.m. PST |
That may be the case but unless people chime in, they will pass the law and we will have to live with it until the judicial system steps in. |
| Otto means eight | 24 May 2012 1:35 p.m. PST |
Don't think it'll matter unless Conte and his co-sponsors read TMP!  |
Andrew Beasley  | 24 May 2012 1:59 p.m. PST |
Cannot say I am bothered. |
Ranger322  | 24 May 2012 2:05 p.m. PST |
Sounds more like a Ninny State than a Nanny State. No offense, New Yorkers! |
| darthfozzywig | 24 May 2012 2:39 p.m. PST |
So, before we all start down the path of getting our collective …. underwear in a bunch, and before we all start making comments about PC and nanny state silliness, maybe we should see what happens, which is probably nothing. Prepare for internet bullying! Respectfully, Lord Fopsly Poopingham III |
| Captain DEwell | 24 May 2012 2:49 p.m. PST |
In New York
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of
There's nothing you can't do
Now you're in New York … but please sign in first!! |
| I did it all for the Lukhum | 24 May 2012 2:50 p.m. PST |
Personally, I think it would be great. Seriously. What sort of world could this be, if people had to account for the ridiculous things they said, the lies they spread, the deliberate scams and misinformation they posted…. Yours sincerely, Bill Armintrout. |
| kyotebluer than blue | 24 May 2012 2:59 p.m. PST |
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| 79thPA | 24 May 2012 3:30 p.m. PST |
I don't see that passing judicial muster. I wonder if the irony is lost on the law makers regarding the fact that some of our Founding Fathers and delegates of the continental congress wrote anonymously or under "pen names." |
 Flashman14 | 24 May 2012 3:35 p.m. PST |
And we should eliminate secret voting at the ballot box for election day too! -Wackford Queeg (Mrs.) |
| 14Bore | 24 May 2012 4:07 p.m. PST |
Skip isn't my real name, Oh wait if you asked anyone who knew me who was Skip they would know it's me. And I'm finding the anti-bullys are possibly the worst bullys. |
 The Editor   | 24 May 2012 4:08 p.m. PST |
Isn't TMP "based" in New York? Like many things on the internet, it depends. I'm in New York, but the server is in Cleveland (I think). |
 wrgmr1 | 24 May 2012 5:06 p.m. PST |
I wonder if U.S. Legislation will effect Canada? |
| Frederick | 24 May 2012 5:16 p.m. PST |
I support this sure as my name is  |
| skippy0001 | 24 May 2012 5:32 p.m. PST |
Would it apply to on line gaming? That would shut up a lot of morons so maybe it's not that bad. |
| Ed Mohrmann | 24 May 2012 5:38 p.m. PST |
What sort of world could this be, if people had to account for the ridiculous things they said, the lies they spread, the deliberate scams and misinformation they posted…. They'd keep getting elected ? |
| John the OFM | 24 May 2012 5:52 p.m. PST |
I wonder if the irony is lost on the law makers regarding the fact that some of our Founding Fathers and delegates of the continental congress wrote anonymously or under "pen names." Publius would have been the first up against the wall. I am waiting for the first person to warn me against trusting the Guardian. |
| galvinm | 24 May 2012 6:20 p.m. PST |
Why don't legislators propose a bill banning politicians from lying or proposing stupid bills? Oh, yeah, they'd all be out jobs. |
| darthfozzywig | 24 May 2012 6:40 p.m. PST |
I won't have you disparage the Guardian!
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| religon | 24 May 2012 6:56 p.m. PST |
Ed wrote… They'd keep getting elected ? :) |
| kyotebluer than blue | 24 May 2012 6:57 p.m. PST |
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| Otto means eight | 24 May 2012 7:14 p.m. PST |
A bit Blyue Fezzy …..
Or Facebooky….
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 Patrick R | 25 May 2012 1:44 a.m. PST |
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. I can think of possible implications, political, religious and practical. It would be heaven for those with a litigation fetish or certain organizations to permanently shut up dissenting views. And this brings us to the doorstep of the Blue Fez … |
| Sane Max | 25 May 2012 2:23 a.m. PST |
a litigation fetish? I suppose in the UK – Some female barristers rather suit the robe-and-wig look. But in the US? I can't see anyone getting sexually aroused by Judge Judy that isn't MISTER Shiendlin! Paul Francis Gadd |
| Yesthatphil | 25 May 2012 3:41 a.m. PST |
Yesthatphil isn't my real name (well not all of it) Phil Steele |
| kreoseus2 | 25 May 2012 4:50 a.m. PST |
I approve of it, Snozwangler Thadius O'Holligan, Esq. |
| just visiting | 25 May 2012 8:34 a.m. PST |
Some people are so  ed up. But I am forced to endure with them on the same planet, at least for a while longer…. |
 Grand Duke Natokina | 27 May 2012 2:18 p.m. PST |
I'm all for it. Simon Weetabix. |
 flooglestreet | 27 May 2012 10:18 p.m. PST |
Hooray for this new law and the pols that suggested it. I will be looking to see how my representative votes on it. Mortimer Snerd |
