Should there be heavy fines on offensive and defamatory statements made on social media platforms in Bahrain?
‘Offensive’ is often a point of view, whereas ‘defamation’ and ‘derogatory’ statements constitute actual harm.Hurt feelings are unfortunate, but one shouldn’t be reprimanded simply for having a difference of opinion and outlook, even if it goes against popularly or commonly held beliefs and sentiments, provided they’re done with a modicum of civility .