So i recently tried to obtain free legal advice from one of those internet sites regarding harassment from a poster on a major website and the website has done nothing about it. The website claims that they do not tolerate any type of harassment, cyber bullying and trolling and is enforced 24/7. Not only that but the poster used profanity which is on a website the is used by children/teenagers of all ages. My issue is the comment that was had profanity in it and didn't mention anything about the article or post he replied to, in more than post which is led me to believe that it is more harassment than anything else. I don't think it should be allowed for children to see that type of behavior. So I decided to seek free legal advice on an internet site if it was possible to take legal action against the site, I received an answer within and hour or two and his response was "no" with somewhat of an explanation and at the end he pretty much said that I couldn't afford the lawsuit even if I tried (I have no idea why he would say something like that without knowing anything about me) Of course I responded that he shouldn't assume whether or not I can or can not afford a lawsuit, but I also asked in the response if he was trying to say, that it's ok for cyber bullying and harassment to take place on these sites. His response was "You chose to engage in the dialogue. The First Amendment -- and companies that believe in free speech -- permits objectionable speech. If your sensibilities are such that you cannot stomach the dialogue then stop. But the speech continues. For better or worse -- and, in the long run, we've decided [for over two hundred years now] that it's for the better. So either develop a thick skin or do not engage the dialogue." So is it me or is he saying that harassment and freedom of speech is the same, and that it's OK for this type of behavior to take place regardless of all the suicides that have taken place among teenagers. I could care less about the comment towards me but I don't think children should be subjective to seeing this type of behavior. I am all for The First Amendment and would fight tooth and nail for it but I think there is a difference between the two. My question is am I making a mountain out of a molehill with this lawyers response, Is he right that that it would be considered freedom of speech and not harassment.
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once again his next response was:
I continually have to re-learn the lesson that when a fool is shown to be a fool he reacts as a fool. Other than comic relief, what a waste of time.
I'm just not even going to respond at this point, he has no idea he's the fool
so I got another reply from this lawyer:
"So you're offended by what someone posted on a website and are offended because you can't sue the website and are offended that I told you that you should develop a thick skin. So go live your life offended -- all wrapped in your pious, little, self-important cocoon. Yup, tell yourself that you're the crusader who's selflessly trying to save the children from "harrassing" words on the internet. Good luck with that. And tell yourself that its not in the least ironic that you didn't hesitate for a minute before you "harassed" me with a tongue-lashing. You need to take a long look in the mirror.
here is what he was responding to:
there is a difference between free speech and harassment...why not trying saying that to those parents that have lost children due to suicides of harassment...and rather than assume that I want to take legal action just for myself ask for more information and detail as to why I want to take legal action or don't answer the question at all...I honestly think you wasted your time and money becoming a lawyer your not very smart all you do is assume...my skin is thick enough, once again you don't know me so don't assume... I don't think it's right for children to see this kind of behavior...but I guess that's why your on the internet trying to give legal advice for free...your not professional at all and a piece of advice, take a new picture without a pink balloon behind you, but then again you are a clown...I would take some notes on how to be a professional from Jeffrey
so I just responded back:
lol...I can see how thick your skin really is and your telling me to I'm the one that's offended, who is the one truly showing that...Another thing you are assuming is that I wanted to sue, where did I mention that I asked if I could take legal action because I want to get to know the laws better...this is a website for free legal advice with no obligations...also I stated my opinion about you and your professionalism not harassed you or used profanity towards you and not in an open forum where children could view it...Once again all you know how to do is assume and have no professional sense at all...why not step away and drop the subject. My comment about you and how you handle yourself as a lawyer is what you would call freedom of speech on how you conduct business, not harassment. I didn't repeatedly insult you using the same profanity text (in a trolling manner) without giving an explanation...calling you a clown is not the same as using profanity words it's explaining my opinion on how your business manners are.
If anyone is wondering who this lawyer is:
Daniel Nathan Ballard