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To: one_less who wrote (20054)	8/26/2002 6:01:36 PM
From: Lazarus_Long	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 21057

I claim this falls under free speech: Harrassment is rarely or maybe never acted on unless someone gets provoked strongly enough to react violently. It is not a gray area. When you are calling someone names or repeatedly hounding them with the clear intent of provoking a hostile reaction, that has no other reasonable function than provoking interpersonal conflict, it is not simply expressing an opinion. It is harrassment. I would like to see this become actionable. If someone repeatedly says you're a heartless SOB, I think you would call that harassment. It's also protected free speech. Suppose I claim there are a bunch of two-bit burglars working on your staff. Free speech or not?