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> I honestly don't see the evidence of widespread fear about discussing Edward Snowden. It's not about Edward Snowden, it's about being more careful about disc
by slasaus 11y ago
> I honestly don't see the evidence of widespread fear about discussing Edward Snowden.
It's not about Edward Snowden, it's about being more careful about discussing or retrieving information about any controversial topic because people now know, thanks to Snowden, that at least the NSA and GCHQ are watching you.
Curiosity and learning about things can be greatly hindered by prying eyes.
- krapp 11y agoIt's difficult to believe that kind of fear is widespread given the degree to which Edward Snowden and the issue of government surveillance in general have seeped into popular culture and started to become mainstream. Discussing him and discussing what he revealed go hand in hand. If people aren't afraid to follow his twitter account why would they be afraid to Google him or watch interviews or visit a website supporting him?