UPenn ‘open expression’ proposal needs work, free speech group says
The University of Pennsylvania is seeking feedback on its proposed 'open expression' guidelines, but a national free speech group says some changes are needed to protect free speech. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression is concerned that the policy might 'chill online speech that may be found subjectively offensive or annoying'.
The University of Pennsylvania is seeking feedback on its proposed 'open expression' guidelines. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) has raised concerns that the policy needs revision to protect free speech. FIRE's director of policy reform, Laura Beltz, said the policy might 'chill online speech that may be found subjectively offensive or annoying'. The guidelines currently include 'trolling' and 'doxxing' as examples of harassing activity. Beltz suggested that UPenn should support students in responding to offensive speech with counter-speech and take action only when speech rises to the level of unprotected speech. UPenn will finalize the guidelines by the fall semester after considering community feedback.
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