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A few observations. 1. Why did NYT get a special scoop on who's been banned, and why? That makes it more likely to be perceived as an act of signaling more tha
by Fellshard 8y ago
A few observations.
1. Why did NYT get a special scoop on who's been banned, and why? That makes it more likely to be perceived as an act of signaling more than one of genuine enforcement.
2. Streisand Effect, in several ways. The reaction by Twitter also serves to put blood in the water, letting those trolls know that the tactic hit a soft spot, and encouraging them to hit it more aggressively.
3. Where's the line between this and satire? I'm seeing:
a. Blatant hyperbole
b. Obvious markers that the account is a part of the satire: hyperbolic or downright silly account names, and a distinctive avatar