Windows 10: New Zealand has outlawed internet trolling

Source MSN NEWS

This Forums member can only say: "Good job New Zealand, hopefully other countries follow!".

 

This is of course good news, however, how does one define "serious emotional distress" exactly? I mean there are clear cases at both ends of the spectrum, but where and how does one draw a line?

:)

 

How do I install a windows 98 game on Windows 10

So I am trying to install Lucas Arts' Outlaws onto my pc which has windows 10. The game was originally made for Windows 98 I believe. I put in the disc and the install window pops up but whenever I click 'install' a window pops up saying the Outlaws setup
program was unable to launch and then it says I can install it from the setup.exe on the Outlaws C-D ROM disk.

Great game and I would love to be able to play again. Any help would be great!

 

New Zealand

You can report it here if you like:

HERE - Map Creator



Or possibly from within the Maps application on your phone.

 

I know what you mean. There are people who react too sensitive when someone say's something thoughtlessly, but wasn't trying to be mean.

I would also guess the law would be hard to enforce in "Real Time", but could be added to a sentence or give grounds for a sentence, sadly, after the fact, when it's too late.

 

Hi there

While I applaud the principle of this I usually despair when Lawyers get involved with any sort of technology as they either totally make the wrong laws due to not understanding the technology or create a whole set of other loopholes that people previously wouldn't have known even existed.

It's very difficult to define in legal terms that stand up in the rigour of a Court exactly what is meant by "Trolling" - although we all have some idea of what it is. Also is writing a Nasty letter for example Illegal --if that were so just think how many debt collection and other state / govt / local authorities could be taken to court for "Nasty letters" or "Threatogram" type of stuff (You know the sorts of things --"...Unless .....receive payment in 7 days ...." type of stuff etc.)

In general it's usually best to keep Lawyers well away from anything except as an absolute last resort and just IGNORE any potential harassment.

You also by enabling this type of legislation give Carte Blanche to the authorities to monitor EVERYBODY's Internet etc -- they have the Law saying we need to prove xxxx is a Troll and we can only do that by monitoring ALL traffic.

I think it's bad enough giving security services power already -- giving Civil authorities even more power over this IMO is a step too far -- I think NZ -good intentions but BAD IDEA.

Cheers
jimbo

 

The nice thing about Ten Forums is John has given us tools to deal with people we as individuals feel are trolling(personal feeling, nut not quite sure). we can unsubscribe a thread, and we can "Ignore" a member.

 

It's been illegal here for a few years, it's not stopped me though *Tongue

 

First song for the Sensitive eh John?
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I am becoming emotionally distressed with this thread. I think I'll sue!

 

Hehe, I think it's only for those extreme cases where the victim commits suicide or something. If they're still alive, then no conviction will be made.

 

NZ of all the countries ? Judging by some shows from NZ I have seen (i think one is called "The Force"), NZ is most lax country for punishment. For most stuff that gets sanctioned over there, in most other countries it would mean lengthy stay behind bars and/or heavy fines but in NZ a slap on a wrist or "Please don't do it again" looks like a norm.
In any case, proving things like that is almost impossible and belongs more to civil laws than criminal.

 

its like putting a kid to jail when he barks at another @school. a bit overkill imo. not that i support bullying but people with mental problems shouldnt be allowed to surf internet :E

 

Blame the victim is always a good strategy. Saves the bullies from thinking how their stupidity affects others.