There is nothing wrong in expecting a code of conduct when people talk in public gatherings or express their views on social web sites. There is no doubt about the need for a code of conduct. I think there is one in the Praja site. This site has a set of rules.
However, objective public criticism should not / cannot be curbed in a healthy democratic set up.
- (If social networking sites don’t cooperate)...then it is the duty of the govt to think of steps that we need. We have to take care of the sensibilities of our people - Kapil Sibal
- I hate the idea of censorship but have seen for myself how dangerous inflammatory content on Face book and YouTube can be... Something will have to give - Omar Abdullah on Twitter
- Have to say I support Kapil Sibal on the examples he gave me: deeply offensive material about religions & communities that could incite riots - Shashi Tharur on twitter …. See the front page TOI Article
My first reaction was skeptic about Kapil Sibal proposing the idea. This is because he was the man arguing / batting for 2G scam losses to be zero.
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Preserving Democracy is of a higher priority
Moderation as such is not acceptable. Issuing a warning with proper justification is what is required. Only repeated violations can perhaps attract suitable punishment.