Internet Grew 20% More Hateful In 2009
source: http://www.alan.com/2010/03/15/internet-grew-20-more-hateful-in-2009/
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The report, based on some 11,500 problematic Web sites, social networks , chat forums, twitter posts, other Internet postings, found that hate-filled language is increasingly filling social networks. In compiling it, researchers for the Wiesenthal center found such disturbing online content as video footage showing bomb-making instructions and hate games — including one about bombing Haitian earthquake victims.
The report found a 20% increase to 11,500 in hate-filled social networks, Web sites, forums, blogs, Twitter feeds, and so on (up from 10,000 last year). It notes that beyond its role in our social lives, the Internet often acts as the incubator and validator of dangerous conspiracy theories surrounding 9/11 and organ theft.
The FBI, Homeland Security, the military and joint terrorism task forces use this report worldwide.
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An increase from 10,000 to 11,500. I have 2 problems with this as a statistic for growth hatred.
1) That is a 13 or 15% increase over the previous year, not 20%
2) What was the increase in usage for the internet this year? Aren't people using the internet more and more every year, especially those without jobs?
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"the Internet often acts as the incubator and validator of dangerous conspiracy theories surrounding 9/11 and organ theft."
well since anyone with a brain who has the internet and accesses the reports on 9/11 its obvious that it wasnt just a plane crash that collapsed 3 buildings
you cant be mad at the internet for spreading the unbias truth like the US news media?
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