I think there’s a legitimate argument for removing one category of folks from the gene pool, because they spend the little time they are given on Earth making other folks’ lives miserable. Back when I was playing MMOs, some twisted folks — known as “griefers,” would lie in wait to mug lower level characters and find creative ways to destroy the fun in a game, often eventually killing it. Then came trolls, folks who drop into forums to attack other members, often driving people away from the forums and killing them.
I think it is interesting how as a reporter reporting news, that you only give credence to one side of the story. As if that is fact. Here is another side of the story http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2016/07/20/double-standards-leslie-jones-racist-twitter-history/ . See how simple that was? There are two side to every story and your article doesn't even mention the other side. As for GamerGate, here is a rather neutral look at it https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/arts-and-culture/explainer-everything-you-need-to-know-about-gamerg/265c0be4-0caa-443e-8556-52bde2dc7e13.htm .
See now? Here I am talking in facts and logic. Not instigating or saying anything hateful or hurtful. However, if I posted this under my real name it could put me in a lot of trouble. You mention in your article that employers have the opportunity to not hire me for my thoughts. This is a truly Orwellian dystopia that you are pushing that is the very essence of stifling free speech. Most of the true trolls you speak of are a VERY small minority of psychopaths and sociopaths that will always find ways to poison the well. The issue, is that dissenting opinion has come to be labeled as trolling as well. With no dissenting opinions true discussions can not be had.
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#StandWithLeslie and Obliterate Internet Trolls
Posted by: Rob Enderle August 29, 2016 10:28 AMI think there’s a legitimate argument for removing one category of folks from the gene pool, because they spend the little time they are given on Earth making other folks’ lives miserable. Back when I was playing MMOs, some twisted folks — known as “griefers,” would lie in wait to mug lower level characters and find creative ways to destroy the fun in a game, often eventually killing it. Then came trolls, folks who drop into forums to attack other members, often driving people away from the forums and killing them.
See now? Here I am talking in facts and logic. Not instigating or saying anything hateful or hurtful. However, if I posted this under my real name it could put me in a lot of trouble. You mention in your article that employers have the opportunity to not hire me for my thoughts. This is a truly Orwellian dystopia that you are pushing that is the very essence of stifling free speech. Most of the true trolls you speak of are a VERY small minority of psychopaths and sociopaths that will always find ways to poison the well. The issue, is that dissenting opinion has come to be labeled as trolling as well. With no dissenting opinions true discussions can not be had.