[UK] - Internet Trolls could face two years in prison

[beaknuke]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29678989

All over the news today, our Scotland Yard is going to take on the toughest challenge yet of trying to some of you under control 

This all started as many people on twitter or facebook got attacked by those who got nothing better to do, someone getting charged with their behavours if they can be found.

So, be warned those who of us who like nothing to do but attack us, David Cameron's team is after you!

[Omikifuse]

there is only crime if you get caught.

And only a dumb let himself be caught trolling on internet

[Kluge]

Not sure why the morons at BBC had me scroll half-way down before they got to the real issue about rape threats. Was it supposed to be ironic that they were trolling readers? Of course it shouldn't be legal to threaten to rape someone. The UK really doesn't already have laws on that which could be applied to online communications just like they'd be applied to in-person rape threats?

If your mom's texting you saying she'll kill you, maybe she should be locked up, too. Who the Hell does that anymore? I have a temper, but I don't ever threaten to kill my daughter. ... Well, I suggested we could cook her in with the day's soup since we didn't have thawed meat on-hand....

[nidhish]

So internet trolls are bigger threat then corrupt politicians  ? wow ! 

[Lethn]

Not sure why the morons at BBC had me scroll half-way down before they got to the real issue about rape threats. Was it supposed to be ironic that they were trolling readers? Of course it shouldn't be legal to threaten to rape someone. The UK really doesn't already have laws on that which could be applied to online communications just like they'd be applied to in-person rape threats?

If your mom's texting you saying she'll kill you, maybe she should be locked up, too. Who the Hell does that anymore? I have a temper, but I don't ever threaten to kill my daughter. ... Well, I suggested we could cook her in with the day's soup since we didn't have thawed meat on-hand....

You've now been reported to the police for child abuse, have a nice day

[Ghostface]

This obviously goes beyond trolling. Trolling and threatening to do harm to people are two different things. Sadly I think it's become almost the norm for people to be able to get away with doing things online because they're hiding behind a computer. People who make serious threats should be dealt with, but not trolls who just annoy people slightly.

[bitsmichel]

This obviously goes beyond trolling. Trolling and threatening to do harm to people are two different things. Sadly I think it's become almost the norm for people to be able to get away with doing things online because they're hiding behind a computer. People who make serious threats should be dealt with, but not trolls who just annoy people slightly.

Nothing is hidden and big brother is watching you. They get away with it because the authorities do not use this data or do not have the legal authorities to do so. You have to go past many obstacles to be anonymous and most trolls are most probably not.

All over the news today, our Scotland Yard is going to take on the toughest challenge yet of trying to some of you under control  Grin

I didn't hear about this. Are you not trolling us?  

[feendog]

theres too much god damn trolling in the crypto world lol may not be death threats etc but its just pure childish and lame oh i know i couldnt get in on this one so ill attempt to spread a fat FUD attack, sad thing is it actually works alot of the time aswell.

[beaknuke]

yeah well lets see what happens, this is person who first got into trouble by tweeting to a politician

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11127808/Twitter-troll-jailed-for-campaign-of-hatred-against-Stella-Creasy.html