The first amendment applies only to *government* action. Check out the 3rd, 4th, and 5th amendment, which imply the right of property. The network belongs to AOL, and they can restrict usage of it in any way they see fit. Free speech doesn't mean we have to provide you with a free podium.
Isn't that what Slashdot is for?
The first amendment applies only to *government* action. Check out the 3rd, 4th, and 5th amendment, which imply the right of property. The network belongs to AOL, and they can restrict usage of it in any way they see fit. Free speech doesn't mean we have to provide you with a free podium.
Bah...any rights you have on the Internet were endowed by Al Gore.