Should Posting Bomb Instructions Be a Crime in the EU?

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The discussion centers on the European Union's proposal to criminalize the posting of bomb-making instructions online, reflecting concerns about societal safety. Critics argue that such laws are ineffective, as individuals can easily access bomb-making information through various means, including household materials and educational resources. The feasibility of enforcing such laws is questioned, with many asserting that the internet is largely unpoliceable and that determined individuals will find ways to obtain dangerous knowledge regardless of legal restrictions. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of banning information, suggesting that it may not deter criminal behavior and could instead push individuals toward more creative methods of harm. Overall, the sentiment is that while the intention behind the law may be to enhance safety, its practical application is seen as insufficient and largely symbolic.
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The topic of discussion, namely legislation of content on the internet, is certainly allowed here. However, please refrain from giving specific examples or "how-to" advice. That is not the subject of the thread, and whether others appreciate the irony or not, we already prohibit discussion of dangerous/illegal acts on this site. We do not want anyone getting hurt trying something at home that they shouldn't, and we don't want the legal problems that could ensue from having such acts available on our site. There is no reason to describe specific recipes/acts in order to discuss this topic.
 
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Moonbear said:
This is a moderation note:
The topic of discussion, namely legislation of content on the internet, is certainly allowed here. However, please refrain from giving specific examples or "how-to" advice. That is not the subject of the thread, and whether others appreciate the irony or not, we already prohibit discussion of dangerous/illegal acts on this site. We do not want anyone getting hurt trying something at home that they shouldn't, and we don't want the legal problems that could ensue from having such acts available on our site. There is no reason to describe specific recipes/acts in order to discuss this topic.


Sorry about the cleaning instructions I gave in this thread. They are a fictitious and tougue-in-cheek look at what happened, by accident, in a Texas home some years ago... completely by accident. Kind of a Murphy's Law thingy.:smile:
 
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baywax said:
Sorry about the cleaning instructions I gave in this thread. They are a fictitious:smile:
My wife claims that any man entering a bathroom with cleaning products is doing it by accident.
 
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Sure I see your point MB, although to be frank anyone who tried to make high explosives outside of a lab or without proper safety equipment and with only those instructions, would no doubt blow the hell out of himself/herself, but then I guess that's the point. :smile:

Don't make high explosives at home kids.

As an example Alfred Nobel lost his younger brother and several other workers in an explosion at his factory, and there were several other explosions during it's existence.
 
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today when i was seeing some news channel, there was a debate going on the availability of all the plans of all major places in the state, like the place of prime minister and the president and all others, on http://wikimapia.org/. these things were also available on google earth. Title of the debate was "can terrorists use this??"
so how much dangerous are "wikimapia or google earth"??
should they be banned??