Some students protest that the tents attempt to regulate free speech and thought.
But as with anything that presents a challenge to the right of free speech, the tents have elicited a strong visceral reaction from many students. This is not the only concern, however. Students also find the tents to be exceedingly vague, especially, said one student, when the threat of disciplinary action seems to be implied. The clearest examples occur in situation of unequal power. For example, were a professor to make those comments in a class room setting, it could be sexual harassment because students may not have an opportunity to respond.