In article ,
jJim McLaughlin wrote:


Given that most Florida HOAs purport to exercise quasi governmental
functions,
and do so under authority provided them by state law, theres a real good
argment that a Florida HOA is subject to the First Amendment and cannot
restrict whats on that web site.
Looks like we'll see unless the dude chickens out. If that is
how it works out then it means the HOA is NOT a private entity.


Your mall analogy is not at all applicable.

It is until the decision is made on whether or not the HOA is a
private entity. If it is indeed a private entity, then it is not
beholden to the First Amendment.