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There is an idea - not one I hold in high regard as it goes - of "stochastic terrorism" [1][2]. At this point, given the very specific nature of Meta's comment

There is an idea - not one I hold in high regard as it goes - of "stochastic terrorism" [1][2]. At this point, given the very specific nature of Meta's comments it seems tantamount to incitement. If "stochastic terror" exists, then it surely exists by dint of such specific omission/exclusion. Not that this is necessary. I suspect those close to Putin are already trying to decide between Polonium, Novichok and a bizarre equestrian accident with a randy stallion in season. [1] https://www.wired.com/story/jargon-watch-rising-danger-stochastic-terrorism/ https://www.wired.com/story/jargon-watch-rising-danger-stoch... [2] https://stochasticterrorism.blogspot.com/ https://stochasticterrorism.blogspot.com/

raxxorrax 5y ago
I heavily disagree with this data interpretation. There certainly was an internet with much more prevalent death threats and it did not affect the real world at all. On the contrary, putting people uttering them on a terror list makes it a self-fulfilling prophecy. A common mistake that is often repeated with similar problems. That is why even an accusations can have a negative effect. Compare that to accusations of racism and sexism for example.
- awb 5y ago
  There are a few steps between an accusation and an action, namely the agency of the person being accused. I certainly haven’t become every word I’ve been accused of. I agree there is certainly harm in false accusations though. I just don’t think it’s a self-fulfilling prophecy.