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The intent of most death threats these days, almost certainly including these, is simply to express dissatisfaction, not to "place any person in fear of imminen
by 794CD01 9y ago
The intent of most death threats these days, almost certainly including these, is simply to express dissatisfaction, not to "place any person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury", even if that's how an outside observer unfamiliar with cultural context might interpret it.
- lutorm 9y agoThat is ridiculous. While it may be done out of dissatisfaction, it is most definitely made for the purpose of "placing the person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury."
- 794CD01 9y agoIt is ridiculous because it is an accurate statement about modern internet culture, which is ridiculous.
- theandrewbailey 9y ago> The intent of most death threats ... is simply to express dissatisfaction Are they? There are plenty of other ways to do that without (pardon me) going nuclear. Many death threats go so far as to include someone's family, friends, and other acquaintances. If it's mere dissatisfaction being expressed, why go that far if not to put someone in fear?
- 794CD01 9y agoFor the same reason different populations might complain by calling the customer support hotline on the back of the box or by submitting a pull request. That's how this group has learned is "the way" to do this.