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"The attack is an advertisement"

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Violence
  1. The attack carried out by a white supremacist was seen as an advertisement for his racist beliefs, attracting attention through various means like live streams, memes, and news coverage.
  2. The response from white supremacists in online forums to the attack came in three forms: false flag theories, sleuthing, and hero worship, all conveyed with a casual and disturbing tone.
  3. The experience of delving into extremist online communities led to a deeper understanding of their vocabulary and tactics, prompting reflection on the role of media and the spread of dangerous ideologies.

Personally, I'm faking it.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 14
📰 News Violence
  1. The #YestoAllWomen movement sheds light on societal misogyny and class-based ideas that still persist today.
  2. Media representations, like Hollywood movies, can sometimes reflect and perpetuate harmful narratives, as seen in a nuanced column about Elliot Rodger's story.
  3. Exploring 'the manosphere' can provide insight into the ideologies that may have influenced Elliot Rodger's misogynistic beliefs.

Anon: Moderators, Murder, Memes

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 21
🎭️ Culture Violence
  1. There is a connection between the PTSD experienced by drone operators, content moderators, and the desensitization of online users.
  2. The internet has had phases of gore and shock content, leading to an arms race to find and share disturbing posts.
  3. The presence of moderators limiting exposure to gore online impacts individuals' psyche by introducing a level of darkness into their lives.

Gunfire on the Gridiron: 2023 high school football season

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 09 Dec 23
🎾 Sports Violence
  1. Gun violence at high school football games is a significant issue, with 40 shootings occurring this season resulting in deaths and injuries.
  2. Regional differences show half of the shootings took place in the South, possibly due to the popularity of football in these areas.
  3. Shootings at school sporting events are not isolated incidents but rather reflect a concerning trend that requires national attention and improved security measures.

Popular Nonsense: Armed Vets in Schools

School Shooting Data Analysis and Reports • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 18
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Violence
  1. Suggesting armed veterans as a solution to prevent school violence may seem simple, but it's actually a complex and expensive proposal.
  2. Putting armed veterans in schools would cost billions of dollars annually, larger than many government program budgets, and may not make schools much safer due to their size and layout.
  3. Although many veterans are honorable, statistically, some have been involved in mass shootings, highlighting the potential risks of having armed veterans in schools.
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On political assassination

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 11
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Violence
  1. Political assassinations, especially of legislators, are rare and usually don't lead to real political change. Killing one person doesn't change the whole system, which is part of why it's so tragic.
  2. Political language often includes terms related to war, which might influence how people think about violence in politics. However, this influence is likely small and not the main reason for acts of violence.
  3. While violent political rhetoric can impact actions on the fringe, it's important to remember that the assassination of a politician doesn't mean we need to change the entire political system or how we do politics.