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The effect could be the same regardless of source, and the attribution could become fractally difficult depending on how many channels of influence are availabl
by jka 7y ago
The effect could be the same regardless of source, and the attribution could become fractally difficult depending on how many channels of influence are available to the perpetrator.
Personally, I'd recommend that people focus on the results of the actions that are taking place, and devise measures to lead or redirect those towards positive outcomes.
The time spent attempting to attribute nefarious outside actors -- even if you end up being correct -- could end up essentially wasted relative to the real-world impact that has occurred.
Edit: I'm not suggesting that attribution or recording provenance are not worthwhile. They are valuable, especially in future. But focus should remain on what is going to happen in the near-term as a result of real-world actions.
- empath75 7y agoForeign actors have different motivations— and most importantly, don’t have to live in a country if they destroy it with terrible policies.
- Smoosh 7y agoThis is also true of the very wealthy.
- empath75 7y agoThat’s pretty insightful, honestly.
- vkou 7y agoThere are plenty of non-foreigners who: 1. Have nefarious motivations. 2. Stand to benefit directly from the terrible policies they wish to enact. You're making the mistake of thinking that just because they wear your colours, mean that they care about your team's success. They don't. They do, however, appreciate the foreign/not-foreign red herring get used as a point of distraction.