Should We Have a Right To Be Forgotten Online?

rsmiller510 writes "There's a growing movement in Europe regarding a right to be forgotten online. It's a notion that might sound attractive on its face, but could have chilling unintended consequences for the historical record."

Comments

Re:Public Forum. Get used to it.

[corbettw]

A right, by definition, does not require action on the part of another.

That's only true for negative rights. And while I agree with you that positive "rights" are just a pleasant sounding cover for forcing people to act a certain way, a large swath of the population (especially in Europe) holds those rights as dearly as the traditional right to be left alone.

Re:Just like real life

[GodfatherofSoul]

But, unlike real life there isn't likely going to be a documented transcript of your comments that can be easily copied, forwarded, and referenced by millions with a few mouse clicks.

Re:Already have that covered

[mr_lizard13]

I just make sure that I am a very uninteresting person.

That's fascinating. Tell me more!