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Why is this newsworthy? Several senators have already issued public statements labeling him a traitor.
by singularity0 13y ago
Why is this newsworthy? Several senators have already issued public statements labeling him a traitor.
- Eduard 13y agomay you tell us your IP address?
- rbanffy 13y ago127.0.0.1
- detcader 13y agoThey didn't deface Wikipedia to claim it, though. I doubt it's Peter King having a (particularly) bad night, but we all can dream
- snowwrestler 13y agoWikipedia is the encyclopedia that "anyone can edit." Although it might fly against the prevailing opinion online, I would not classify a one-word edit like this as a defacement. Whether Snowden is a dissident, traitor, or some other word (patriot?) is really a matter of opinion.
- fnordfnordfnord 13y agoIn the US we have a specific definition for treason which makes it pretty clear that Snowden is not a traitor.
- mpyne 13y agoWell, pretty clear that they'll never prove Snowden is a traitor in court, at least. ;)
- ihsw 13y agoBecause it's astroturfing. It's a small step to go from monitoring communications in real-time to directly and automatically responding to certain communications events, for example giving the appearance of interest where there is none (or the opposite, giving the appearance of disinterest). It needn't be bots posting spam but it could be trained professionals engaged in spreading fear, uncertainty, and doubt.