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[glenmered]

I am daily confronted with more disturbing information concerning the new LJ.  I don't know how long it will take, but I do foresee the primary headquarters for Section VII eventually moving to Dreamwidth.  The site is safer for posting, it has no one monitoring content and looking for violations of Russian law.  
 If you don't already have a Dreamwidth account, you should get one.  
I'm not shutting down lj, but it seems wise to anticipate that it could happen eventually.  Just be aware that it is now illegal to post anything to do with homosexuality (for those who read and/or write slash, or include it in any way in a story), political opinions or criticisms, and most likely certain kinds of religious references.
That is more than I can find acceptable, and especially as I sit here in the US, free from such limitations.  I certainly don't think being subject to the laws of another country is something I can tolerate, especially when those laws are morally repugnant.
If you're reading this you probably already have your DW account, but now I find myself not willing to post something on LJ that is remotely critical of Russia.  Mlaw posted an article in an earlier post on my journal that lists the possible actions that might be taken if a journal or post is targeted for its content.  
We're not a big deal in the larger picture of world events, but I don't think you have to be nowadays.  All it takes is a filter that finds key words and phrases.  Anyone can be in the line of fire, so to speak.
We've worked too hard to give up, and I'm grateful for Dreamwidth providing a safe haven.  

Comments

[reapermum]

I agree some of the lj tos sounds unnerving, but at least many of them are spelled out. The dw tos merely says I agree to be governed by the laws of Maryland and the federal laws of the US, and under the jurisdiction of the courts of Baltimore City.

Now I have no idea what any of those laws say and how they could affect me. For all I know there are provisions in there that I would find just as bad as the Russian laws that have been posted on lj.

Whether I use lj or dw I am placing myself under a foreign jurisdiction.

[glenmered]

You can post whatever you want. Freedom of speech is a reality ... except on the occasions where far lefters are shouting down anyone who isn't saying what they want. That's become really annoying. But legally, we don't have to worry about our conversations or what we post. I suppose ranting about doing something that qualifies as terrorism would catch someone's attention, but so far I think we've avoided those types.

[reapermum]

That's it, you know that but I didn't because it's a foreign system.

You say you can post what you want, but does that mean posting lies about people is ok? It's the old idea that your freedom to wave a fist stops at the end of my nose.

[glenmered]

"...but does that mean posting lies about people is ok?"
I think that's what we would call slander, and the lawyers are lined up and ready to defend everyone's honor. I don't think we have a problem with that in our MFU communities.

[leethet]

**except on the occasions where far lefters are shouting down anyone who isn't saying what they want.**

Because the far right doesn't? They just try to pass laws outlawing things they don't like.

[glenmered]

I was referring to the recent trend to out shout and generally censor anything that isn't in the wheelhouse of the shouter. Public speech needn't be the victim of those who object to what is being said, regardless of who is doing the talking. Turning a deaf ear is much more effective.
Far Left, as well as Far Right, are generally on the other side of most of our fences.

[leethet]

To be fair, all you'd have to do is go look up those laws and you'd know. It'd be tedious, of course - and who of us will bother? - but the laws are public knowledge.

The U.S. certainly has its flaws (more so of late) but we are still a pretty good place to live and to express "content" that some find objectionable.

[reapermum]

Yes, if I had to choose between the two the US is still the prefered option.

[threecee]

As I understand it (DISCLAIMER I'm not a lawyer): You will be fine as far as the law is concerned as long as you:
1. Do not threaten violence against any person, group, or location. 2. Do not encourage or try to recruit people to commit such violence
3. Do not try to obtain money by fraud or threats
4. Do not libel anyone: libel consists of writing something that is untrue and that you know or should know is untrue and that causes the person financial harm or public infamy. This would end up in a civil court where you could be made to pay damages.

As regards 4. Bashing the President and Congress have been a favorite American pastimes since George Washington was in office and protected speech as long as you don't advocate killing them.

From what I have seen of your writing, you aren't going to do anything that would get you into trouble with any US laws.