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Originally Posted by Hugh
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The twitter poster is a qualified barrister - the method of information is irrelevant, it’s the information that’s important.
The Supreme Court has a Twitter account - I suppose that invalidates its recent ruling on Ororogation?  |
On the contrary, the mode of any communication is an integral component of that communication and it is entirely fair to take it into account. A great many otherwise serious and thoughtful people have communicated frivolous, libellous, hate-filled or just plain boneheaded nonsense when presented with 280 characters, a send button and the prospect of instant adulation from thousands of “followers”.
Barristers have opinions; only those presented in court are tested, and then 50% of them are proven wrong.