Online ‘Pedophile Hunters’ Are Growing More Violent — and Going Viral
www.nytimes.com
With the rise of loosely moderated social media platforms, a fringe vigilante movement is experiencing a dangerous evolution.
  • Allero@lemmy.todayEnglish
    171·
    hace 23 días

    Alright bud, you went too far into angry trolling territory.

    Gosh, what .today has become these days…

    • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
      417·
      hace 23 días

      Cops are well known to be rapists, ignore rapists, and even protect rapists. Not to mention the rampant domestic violence they engage in.

      Why would you assume cops have any interests in punishing their cohort?

      • machine2918@lemm.eeEnglish
        51·
        hace 23 días

        Wow, such a “hot” take. No wonder people are afraid to seek help, moron.

        • ubergeek@lemmy.todayEnglish
          13·
          hace 23 días

          Victims are afraid to seek help in the US, because “the help” usually re-victimizes them, and protects the perpetrator.

          It’s not because of me stating as much…