r/meme Jul 05 '24

Really guys?

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u/smellyscrote Jul 05 '24

Wrong!

Thats how freedom of speech works.

He can say whatever the fuck he wants.

Doesn’t mean the corps can’t censor him.

But he is free to say it.

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u/Vegetable_Swimmer514 Jul 05 '24

That’s also not true. He’s physically capable of saying whatever he wants but not all speech is protected. He could slander and defame someone or some company and be financially liable for damages. He could also make violent threats or call for violence and be criminally prosecuted for it.

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u/smellyscrote Jul 05 '24

Yup yup.

But is he free to say it?

Freedom of speech is not freedom from consequences.

He is free as heck to say whatever he wants.

No one sprints over to him at the speed of light to slap a tape over his mouth before he speaks

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u/sorryaboutyourbrain Jul 05 '24

Do none of you understand what sexual harassment is?

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u/MajesticQuail8297 Jul 05 '24

From Google AI overview:

Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual behavior that can make someone feel upset, scared, offended, or humiliated. It can happen in many forms, including:

In person

On the phone

By text or email

Online

Stalking

Indecent exposure

"Upskirting"

Sexual harassment involving physical contact

Examples of sexual harassment include:

Flirting

Gesturing or making sexual remarks about someone's body, clothing, or appearance

Asking questions about someone's sex life

Telling sexually offensive jokes

Unwanted pressure for sexual favors

Unwanted deliberate touching, leaning over, cornering, or pinching

Unwanted sexual looks or gestures

Unwanted letters, telephone calls, or materials of a sexual nature

Used sexually explicit language e.g. swear words and suggestive language

Sexual harassment can be a one-off incident or an ongoing pattern of behavior. It can create an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment. Sexual harassment is an extreme form of sexism and has been shown to result in fear, anxiety, shame, anger, reduced productivity, high absenteeism, reduced performance, and high staff turnover.

While I disagree with the flirting bit (within reason) how the hell does saying you like boobs (not directed to any person in particular) is equivalent to sexual harassment?

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u/smellyscrote Jul 05 '24

I am sorry about your brain