Posted on Apr 27, 2024
CPO Nate S.
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Is it appropriate for RallyPoint from a 1st Amendment perspective to "Disable Comments"?

This linked discussion caught my attention:
When I say the language - "Comments Disabled".

I suspect the "thought police" of RP will shut down this question, but lets give it a go and see what happens.

So, I will asked the question anyway...................
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SGM Erik Marquez
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First Amendment
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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CMSgt Security Forces
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Perhaps the comments were disabled simply because the Sweepstake ended. Comments were not removed, the thread was not removed.
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COL Randall C.
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Correct. There is no suppression of comments or anything of the like. When a sweepstakes is over, the thread is locked.
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MSG Stan Hutchison
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Edited 14 d ago
The first amendment only covers what Congress can do:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or
prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or
of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition
the Government for a redress of"

As far as I know, RP is not part of Congress, so they can do whatever the hell they want. It is their site.
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