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shcrane71

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3. Semantics so early in the morning.

Reply to CBGLuthier (Reply #2)

Wed Apr 25, 2012, 09:59 AM

Apr 2012

I'm sure a better writer than me would find a more appropriate word. I should have chosen a word that you suggested. Or even the words in the dictionary definition of illegal: unlawful, illicit.

To be honest, I'm having a hard time coming up with a heartfelt apology to your criticism, even though I completely agree with you. In fact, unlawful or illicit are better terms for the conduct. Improper is much to mild for how sinister I feel Limbaugh is being. Unethical seems to imply that the conduct would remain taken down because albeit it wasn't an ethical way to use a DMCA take-down, it would still be legal -- which it wasn't.

I have a headache. I think you're being a bit nit-picky, with all due respect.

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Limbaugh illegally using censorship. [View all] shcrane71 Apr 2012 OP

And yet he is #1 on the Talk Radio..n/t monmouth Apr 2012 #1

Yep! bongbong Apr 2012 #4

Amongst idiots and stupid people maybe madokie Apr 2012 #5

illegally? I don't think that would be the exact word. CBGLuthier Apr 2012 #2

Semantics so early in the morning. shcrane71 Apr 2012 #3