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by FiveDegrees 3138 days ago
Sorry, what?

Even the supreme court of the United States of 'but muh free speech' America has struck down the notion of threats of violence being a form of protected speech.

Also, where in sweet jesus do you come from that threats of horrific violence--anything short of aggravated assault--is COMPLETELY above-board?

If you use this language with your coworkers, you are liable to be fired. If you use this language with your subordinates, you are liable to be fired and charged with harassment. If you use this language to a server at a restaurant, you are liable to be expelled from the property.

Notably, if you use this language on Hacker News, your account will get thrown directly into the Sun.

This language is not tolerable, and it is absolutely not harmless (want citations?).