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The Manhattan Institute Deleted This Article

Karlstack • 472 implied HN points • 26 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Cancel Culture Online Harassment Academic Freedom Media influence Political Extremism
  1. A man named Oliver D. Smith has been targeting academics in the field of intelligence research, using online trolling and legal threats to disrupt their careers.
  2. The Manhattan Institute removed an article critical of Smith after he reached a private settlement with them, raising questions about his influence and tactics.
  3. Smith's actions have led to real harm for academics, including job losses, by promoting misinformation about their work on platforms like RationalWiki.

Why So Many People Told Me To Kill Myself This Weekend

Singal-Minded • 1644 implied HN points • 25 Jul 23
📰 News Online Harassment Journalism Podcasts Social media Ethics
  1. The author received harsh and disturbing responses online, including calls to kill themselves, after tweeting about an issue they disagreed with.
  2. There was a situation where a podcast misinterpreted and misrepresented a doctor's recommendation regarding hormone treatment for a transgender individual, leading to a Twitter controversy.
  3. The author faced escalating online harassment and suicide-baiting from certain individuals and their followers, highlighting the toxic nature of social media interactions.

BIG OOF: Patreon is enabling an insane stalking campaign

Natalia Mitigates The Apocalypse • 353 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Social media Online Harassment Tech Platforms Content Moderation Digital ethics
  1. Stalking can happen to anyone, not just famous people, and tech companies like Patreon can inadvertently enable stalkers.
  2. Documenting and calling out instances of stalking and harassment can help raise awareness and hold tech companies accountable for their role.
  3. Coping strategies against online harassment include setting boundaries, exercising, practicing meditation, and using creativity to tell your story.

Harassment against scientists is out of control

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1594 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
🏥 Health Politics Misinformation Public Health Gender differences Online Harassment
  1. Harassment against scientists, including stalking, bullying, and threats, has become a common and serious issue online and offline.
  2. Many scientists, both male and female, have reported experiencing harassment, threats, and emotional stress, particularly women in the field.
  3. The high levels of harassment and threats have led to many scientists withdrawing from social media and public engagement, creating a gap in scientific communication and community trust.
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Friday Funnies: Another Day in Paradise-

Who is Robert Malone • 26 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Online Harassment Government oversight
  1. Ensuring thorough investigation is key, without making excuses to avoid asking hard questions
  2. Beware of trolling tactic called sealioning, characterized by asking insincere questions to provoke and exhaust the target
  3. Sealioning can be used by individuals or groups to derail discussions and appears civil but is intended to harm

Will we ever learn?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 24 Aug 15
🕹 Technology Online Harassment Online Communities
  1. When women harass other women online, it often goes unnoticed in discussions about online harassment.
  2. Amazon's impact on culture is debated by authors, who argue it may hinder diversity but also acknowledge Amazon's role in facilitating discourse.
  3. Some individuals are seeking a return to a more private internet, away from the oversharing culture created by platforms like Facebook.

83% of the Web is rubbish

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 07 Nov 14
🎭️ Culture Online Harassment Social media
  1. The term 'nerd' is used loosely nowadays, but there's a stark contrast between different types of nerds, leading to feelings of isolation and anger.
  2. There are young social media influencers who make significant money by tweeting as parody accounts, forming a lucrative network.
  3. Online mobs can wrongfully target individuals, like a stand-up comic, causing harassment and negative impacts.

Eamon Levesque: We Need To Talk About Mikey

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🎭️ Culture Internet culture Mental health Online Harassment Social media Internet Fame
  1. Mikey's online presence highlights the phenomenon of internet micro-celebrities showcasing funny but concerning content based on their mental health struggles.
  2. The concept of a 'Cringe Vortex' categorizes how individuals can unintentionally become targets of online mockery, leading to potential mental health issues and harmful repercussions.
  3. Learning from past cases like ChrisChan, a structured understanding of the phases and potential exits from the 'Cringe Vortex' can help in recognizing and possibly preventing similar situations in the future.

Don't keep calm OR carry on

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 24 Feb 16
🎭️ Culture Social media Internet culture Memes Online Harassment Youth culture
  1. Humans once expressed emotions widely, but social media now limits us to a few emojis, raising questions about influencing young voters.
  2. Online harassment silenced a scientist, showing how internet trolls can have a significant impact beyond just online platforms.
  3. Becoming a 'weird Twitter' celebrity can be dissonant, as hundreds of thousands may see a tweet instantly, blurring the line between privacy and fame.