[ilconsigliere]

I think it's entirely appropriate to determine that you do not want to have a _terrible_ business person occupying an official booth, as long as that determination is based on decisions and actions that person made in a business setting. Particularly a business setting that is in your industry or very close to home.

It's not "one bad email," it is a series of emails demonstrating a pattern of ridiculous and entirely unacceptable behavior. Behavior that is unbecoming of any businessperson, and not someone I personally would associate myself with if possible.

[paulhauggis]

"I think it's entirely appropriate to determine that you do not want to have a _terrible_ business person occupying an official booth, as long as that determination is based on decisions and actions that person made in a business setting."

I believe there was an article awhile back about employers looking at Facebook profiles when hiring. I find this perfectly acceptable.

However, many people here in the HN community felt it was a "violation" (even though Facebook is a public place).

"It's not "one bad email," it is a series of emails demonstrating a pattern of ridiculous and entirely unacceptable behavior. Behavior that is unbecoming of any businessperson, and not someone I personally would associate myself with if possible."

My problem is that if you did this in any other sort of setting, there would be lawsuits about discrimination.

[Klinky]

My problem is that if you did this in any other sort of setting, there would be lawsuits about discrimination.

Really? Penny Arcade is kicking him out for being an asshat, not because he's black, gay or Muslim. Don't businesses have the right to refuse service? If Penny Arcade is breaking a contract then a suit over breach of contract is fine, but I doubt that occurred & Penny Arcade can revoke vendors from PAX as they please per contract/TOS.

As far as your Facebook example, if an employer was to contact a person who looked drunk on their Facebook & said "This doesn't seem to be a very professional image you're putting out for yourself." and the person replied back saying "Fuck you asshole cunt faces, suck my balls". I think the business has every right to not hire that person.