Proverbs 10: 19 (“When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.”)
“A” and I had an argument touching the current intense issue on Cybercrime Law. It somehow has something to do with her being “Bleeped” as she has “frantically” posted. The bible verse above was my line of reasoning to point out how it should rather be surmised. Somewhat close to “don’t give me that crap” reckoning, she insinuated for me not to go biblical on her. Quite upset, like any normal person perhaps, “A” found that to be unrealistic other than corny. With her rolling eyes and relentless look seemingly taken aback by such pious conviction: “Really, you’re going to use that interpretation on me?!” Yes, I answered. And yes, it may sound trivial and overly idealistic but come to think of it, that’s what’s lacking actually; thus the whole “cyber upheaval”.
Yet unconvinced and to rather face up to the already heated subject with her emotion in full swing, a big ‘NO’ to my outward “holier-than-thou” reasoning was it for her. eN! Ow! NO! As if implying “Naman Omeng!” to be what ‘NO’ stands for, she was all over my face – fuming. No, I’m not that religious. I’m in fact quite sinful. Though face-to-face with “A’s” enraged look, (lunok) I came close to making the sign of the cross… sc”A”ry (lol) Deemed to be scarier however is the provisions of the newly enacted Cybercrime Law.
What’s really scary however is not-knowing-yet-already-believing the negative implications of this intensely debated topic. It further tends to inject fear considering how it’s blatantly misconstrued to be appalling. My immediate concern though is what I’ve already expressed in a previous post. There’s nothing to worry about if one is as reasonable in conveying a message. Quite a number of heads as a matter of fact openly pronounce their “freedom of speech/expression” as if without any signification of answerability towards others. It’s not freedom to take away other’s freedom from abuse. Take into account, an impulsive surge of expressed feelings triggered by anger or frustration even if it could be just it and mean nothing utterly weighty, it could still hurt…
We may not be to blame on how others would feel but does that come with being insensitive as well? Thus, being careful of imparting one’s thought should be a sensible articulation. Or is there even a need (or fulfillment) to broadcast someone else’s booboo? Is there satisfaction in being mean? Stop the hate. That said, it doesn’t mean I am for the Cybercrime Law. It’s just that I don’t have to precisely shout- it-out to the world how disappointing one entity is… As I’ve pointed out, one can be communicative enough without being too (or directly) disparaging at the expense of someone’s emotions. That someone like anyone of us has a family who likewise gets hurt. That pain is contagious. We don’t want to gain recognition through some malicious post (or even a comment) by merely riding-on with the popularity of the subject matter; and worst, by injecting a misleading “painful outline”.
There are always two sides of a story. The severity of defaming online is much more critical given the scope of its reach compared to offline… I believe that’s the reason why such law on virtual offense has been deliberated to yield a more severe consequence… On the other hand, if I were the victim of a “libelous testimonial”, I don’t have to rely on some regulation; I’d beat the crap out of that “bleep bleep!!” right there and then – oops kidding… I mean joooooke (lol).
Let us just hope that the Cybercrime Law be amended to have a balance and a rational objective. If not, it could probably have the likes of (say for instance) a bully beating-up a traffic enforcer caught on video make tons of money suing everyone who’d virtually spread how his act shouldn’t be emulated… or the likes of some defensive politician who can’t handle criticisms cover-up the probable truth behind the condemnations; then move on with those issues totally forgotten… Freeeedooooooommm damn damn deeram damn damn deeramdam 🎼 🎹 🎧…
*This was originally posted in our Opposites Attract blog originally titled "On/Offline Attitude: It’s ‘Freedom’ not ‘Free Damn'" wayback around October 2012...
“A” and I had an argument touching the current intense issue on Cybercrime Law. It somehow has something to do with her being “Bleeped” as she has “frantically” posted. The bible verse above was my line of reasoning to point out how it should rather be surmised. Somewhat close to “don’t give me that crap” reckoning, she insinuated for me not to go biblical on her. Quite upset, like any normal person perhaps, “A” found that to be unrealistic other than corny. With her rolling eyes and relentless look seemingly taken aback by such pious conviction: “Really, you’re going to use that interpretation on me?!” Yes, I answered. And yes, it may sound trivial and overly idealistic but come to think of it, that’s what’s lacking actually; thus the whole “cyber upheaval”.
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Yet unconvinced and to rather face up to the already heated subject with her emotion in full swing, a big ‘NO’ to my outward “holier-than-thou” reasoning was it for her. eN! Ow! NO! As if implying “Naman Omeng!” to be what ‘NO’ stands for, she was all over my face – fuming. No, I’m not that religious. I’m in fact quite sinful. Though face-to-face with “A’s” enraged look, (lunok) I came close to making the sign of the cross… sc”A”ry (lol) Deemed to be scarier however is the provisions of the newly enacted Cybercrime Law.
What’s really scary however is not-knowing-yet-already-believing the negative implications of this intensely debated topic. It further tends to inject fear considering how it’s blatantly misconstrued to be appalling. My immediate concern though is what I’ve already expressed in a previous post. There’s nothing to worry about if one is as reasonable in conveying a message. Quite a number of heads as a matter of fact openly pronounce their “freedom of speech/expression” as if without any signification of answerability towards others. It’s not freedom to take away other’s freedom from abuse. Take into account, an impulsive surge of expressed feelings triggered by anger or frustration even if it could be just it and mean nothing utterly weighty, it could still hurt…
We may not be to blame on how others would feel but does that come with being insensitive as well? Thus, being careful of imparting one’s thought should be a sensible articulation. Or is there even a need (or fulfillment) to broadcast someone else’s booboo? Is there satisfaction in being mean? Stop the hate. That said, it doesn’t mean I am for the Cybercrime Law. It’s just that I don’t have to precisely shout- it-out to the world how disappointing one entity is… As I’ve pointed out, one can be communicative enough without being too (or directly) disparaging at the expense of someone’s emotions. That someone like anyone of us has a family who likewise gets hurt. That pain is contagious. We don’t want to gain recognition through some malicious post (or even a comment) by merely riding-on with the popularity of the subject matter; and worst, by injecting a misleading “painful outline”.
There are always two sides of a story. The severity of defaming online is much more critical given the scope of its reach compared to offline… I believe that’s the reason why such law on virtual offense has been deliberated to yield a more severe consequence… On the other hand, if I were the victim of a “libelous testimonial”, I don’t have to rely on some regulation; I’d beat the crap out of that “bleep bleep!!” right there and then – oops kidding… I mean joooooke (lol).
Let us just hope that the Cybercrime Law be amended to have a balance and a rational objective. If not, it could probably have the likes of (say for instance) a bully beating-up a traffic enforcer caught on video make tons of money suing everyone who’d virtually spread how his act shouldn’t be emulated… or the likes of some defensive politician who can’t handle criticisms cover-up the probable truth behind the condemnations; then move on with those issues totally forgotten… Freeeedooooooommm damn damn deeram damn damn deeramdam 🎼 🎹 🎧…
*This was originally posted in our Opposites Attract blog originally titled "On/Offline Attitude: It’s ‘Freedom’ not ‘Free Damn'" wayback around October 2012...