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I'm not sure I agree with this sentiment either. Crime statistics for violent crime have fallen dramatically in the US for example, so it's not like the interne

I'm not sure I agree with this sentiment either. Crime statistics for violent crime have fallen dramatically in the US for example, so it's not like the internet makes us less safe, I think there's a bit of recentism there. It does, however, change the character of violence and harassment from previous generations.

kbenson 8y ago
Many times actions on the internet are not considered a crime, while those same actions done in person, would. For example, stalking. Put another way, the crime statistics may accurately capture what they measure, but what they measure may not accurately capture the current topic of discussion.