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Is it illigal to make a non direct threat of burning down a college building on Twitter? - vol08 - 01-31-2013 05:49 PM
while also not indicating, in any sense, harming others? Basically what was stated is 'So, I am pretty close to literally burning down this building that screwed up my financial aid etc…’. It was based solely on emotion and was by no means meant to be taken seriously and not a precursor to action
Im thinking that because what stated on Twitter was not exactly a direct threat towards the building(“I am pretty close toâ€) nor actual harm toward an individual that university officials do not have a case for punishment in any way?
Also if they could possibly have a case, could you just simply deny it was you who posted it and say your twitter account was hacked?
Thanks in advance! Oh and ah this is all hypothetical btw
- MK6 - 01-31-2013 05:57 PM
So, I am pretty close to literally burning down this building. The word 'close' could be construed as either an attitude or related to time.
- You also said 'literally'.
Some could say it's 'neglect' if authorities don't follow up on this.
To protect yourself, start provoking fights and state - "I'm gonna kill ya". That should dilute your previous threat of death and violence.
- Deter - 01-31-2013 05:57 PM
You will be under a microscope for sure. A skilled prosecutor could make a very good argument in favor of guilt of threat to burn, a terrorist act, a school. Your not to bright although thats what your trying to present to us. That you are smart. Everyone know's the word game the lawman too.
- Julia S - 01-31-2013 05:57 PM
What is not-direct about saying that you're close to burning a building down? "Literally" doesn't mean "jokingly" or "hypothetically," it means exactly the opposite. . . "literally" means "for real."
I think most people would get that this is a joke. Unless it was a pattern (with the specific Twitterer or against the college in general), it's unlikely to be taken seriously. However, there could be ramifications, either through the college or legally. Bad idea.