Doodles opened this issue on Jun 10, 2011 · 16 posts
bclaytonphoto posted Mon, 20 June 2011 at 7:45 AM
The law has some HUGE constitutional issues. The language of the actual law is at best vague.
I do suggest that you read the actual language of the law.
http://state.tn.us/sos/acts/107/pub/pc0362.pdf
"The offense described in subdivision (a)(4) shail not apply to an entity providing an electronic communications service to the public acting in the normal course of providing that service. "
***"Communicates with another person or transmits or displays an image in a manner in which there is a reasonable expectation that the image will be viewed by the victim." ***
I see the biggest loop hole is the language of "legitimate purpose"
Social/political/religous commentary is a legitimate purpose.
Probably the most disturbing section is
"** **In a manner the defendant knows, or reasonably should know, would frighten, intimidate or cause emotional distress to a similarly situated person of reasonable sensibilities;"
Bottom line, this is a poorly written piece of legislation, and the "intent" is directed at individual communication. I'm sure the team at Renderosity will look into the legal implications of how this may or may not effect the daily opperations here..
Until then, I wouldn't worry too much about it..
BUT, if you libe in Tennessee, I'd think twice about who you forward a joke or picture to..