madscientist451
Well-Known Member
A discussion about the way HBT furum rules were being enforced was started.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=584540
And then the thread was closed. It looks like someone doesn't want any questions asked about what the rules actually are.
The last entry in the thread was:
HBT prohibits discussion of marijuana and distillation process. Marijuana is still considered illegal at the Federal level, no matter what some states have voted to allow.
Does anyone know where the specific rule that applies to the above statement can be found? I can't find any written rule that specifically prohibits discussion of any specific topics.
I believe the question about why some subjects are "taboo" is a valid one.
I can find only a brief reference in the forum rules that talks about sending messages that may be "illegal":
By agreeing to these rules, you warrant that you will not post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-oriented, hateful, threatening, or otherwise violative of any laws.
I agree that the above rule is a good one. However, the rule above doesn't specifically prohibit discussions about distilling or using cannabis.
Its 100% legal in the USA to discuss the above topics.
I think a logical definition of a message that "violates" laws would be one that threatens someone or is designed to intentionally harass someone (both of those messages are illegal in most places).
The first amendment to the US Constitution specifically protects freedom of speech and the US Supreme Court has provided many free speech decisions over the years and has generally reaffirmed free speech rights. Protected speech would include messages typed on an internet forum. Merely talking about a subject doesn't make any specific speech "illegal" except in certain narrow circumstances.
Having said all that, any forum can have whatever rules that are deemed appropriate.
I just can't find any rules that prohibit discussions of any specific topics.
So if anyone knows where the forum rules are that specifically prohibit discussions about distilling or using cannabis in beer, please put your answer in here. Thanks.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=584540
And then the thread was closed. It looks like someone doesn't want any questions asked about what the rules actually are.
The last entry in the thread was:
HBT prohibits discussion of marijuana and distillation process. Marijuana is still considered illegal at the Federal level, no matter what some states have voted to allow.
Does anyone know where the specific rule that applies to the above statement can be found? I can't find any written rule that specifically prohibits discussion of any specific topics.
I believe the question about why some subjects are "taboo" is a valid one.
I can find only a brief reference in the forum rules that talks about sending messages that may be "illegal":
By agreeing to these rules, you warrant that you will not post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-oriented, hateful, threatening, or otherwise violative of any laws.
I agree that the above rule is a good one. However, the rule above doesn't specifically prohibit discussions about distilling or using cannabis.
Its 100% legal in the USA to discuss the above topics.
I think a logical definition of a message that "violates" laws would be one that threatens someone or is designed to intentionally harass someone (both of those messages are illegal in most places).
The first amendment to the US Constitution specifically protects freedom of speech and the US Supreme Court has provided many free speech decisions over the years and has generally reaffirmed free speech rights. Protected speech would include messages typed on an internet forum. Merely talking about a subject doesn't make any specific speech "illegal" except in certain narrow circumstances.
Having said all that, any forum can have whatever rules that are deemed appropriate.
I just can't find any rules that prohibit discussions of any specific topics.
So if anyone knows where the forum rules are that specifically prohibit discussions about distilling or using cannabis in beer, please put your answer in here. Thanks.