[kansface]

Emitting unwanted photons is not an act of violence unless the laser is ablating.

[bequanna]

Thankfully, most people consider an attempt to harm other human beings as an act of violence.

[kansface]

Almost no one would use that definition. Calling someone a mean name would be an act of violence. Violence implies physical effort of some kind and not intent- ie, both storms and people can be violent.