In an attempt to crack down on cyberbullying and online harassment, Texas lawmakers have passed legislation that would "make it
a felony to create phony profiles on social networking sites with the
intent to "harm, defraud, intimidate, or threaten" others."
According to MediaPost, the new law "defines commercial social networking sites broadly, saying they include
any sites that allow people to register to communicate with others or
create Web pages or profiles. Email programs and message boards are
excluded from the definition."
The legislation, which may or not be challenged in court on the basis that it limits free speech, is on the Governors desk and awaiting his signature.
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