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To make a comment not regarding moral and civilizational impact, I'm wondering what kind of value targeting forums can have. Does this really worth the cost, c

To make a comment not regarding moral and civilizational impact, I'm wondering what kind of value targeting forums can have. Does this really worth the cost, compared to something like making friending bots on social networks and weight analyzing content for keywords ? I suppose their definition of forum should be considered, here. Do we speak of the canonical form of a forum, like a punBB powered website, or is any website aiming to allow people to chat a forum ?

The_Double 13y ago
There are multiple fora (like phpBB) discussing the Jihad, or joining the rebels in Syria. I suspect these fora would be of interest to the AIVD.
DanBC 13y ago
Some extremist groups set up separate single issue groups to introduce people to extremist ideas. An example would be the British National Front and BNP (both right wing extremist groups) setting up an animal rights group which mostly campaigns about slaughter methods, especially ritual slaughter. Some animal rights groups are also extremist. (Digging up corpses; setting incendiary[1] devices which burnt down several large departments stores; setting fires to trucks and truck depots; etc.) Monitoring these groups makes some kind of sense. So long as police keep that data secure, and it's only used for legitimate law enforcement and isn't used to tarnish reputations or stifle lawful campaigning. [1] The intent was to cause water damage by triggering sprinkler systems. The fact the sprinkler systems didn't work, allowing the stores to burn down is worrying. This, and IRA bombing campaigns, is one reason that pockets come stitched shut now. The well dressed man / woman will have a stitch ripper to remove these closings, but it's surprising to see how many people have never heard of stitch rippers.
- berkes 13y ago
  Do you have source to back up the claim that pockets come stitched because of bombing-threats? My wife is certified seamstress and swears that pockets on higher-range clothing has always been stitched close, because that keeps their model in better shape. But there might be more to it, so I am curious to what makes you say this.

The_Double 13y ago

There are multiple fora (like phpBB) discussing the Jihad, or joining the rebels in Syria. I suspect these fora would be of interest to the AIVD.

DanBC 13y ago

Some extremist groups set up separate single issue groups to introduce people to extremist ideas. An example would be the British National Front and BNP (both right wing extremist groups) setting up an animal rights group which mostly campaigns about slaughter methods, especially ritual slaughter. Some animal rights groups are also extremist. (Digging up corpses; setting incendiary[1] devices which burnt down several large departments stores; setting fires to trucks and truck depots; etc.) Monitoring these groups makes some kind of sense. So long as police keep that data secure, and it's only used for legitimate law enforcement and isn't used to tarnish reputations or stifle lawful campaigning. [1] The intent was to cause water damage by triggering sprinkler systems. The fact the sprinkler systems didn't work, allowing the stores to burn down is worrying. This, and IRA bombing campaigns, is one reason that pockets come stitched shut now. The well dressed man / woman will have a stitch ripper to remove these closings, but it's surprising to see how many people have never heard of stitch rippers.

berkes 13y ago
Do you have source to back up the claim that pockets come stitched because of bombing-threats? My wife is certified seamstress and swears that pockets on higher-range clothing has always been stitched close, because that keeps their model in better shape. But there might be more to it, so I am curious to what makes you say this.