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Another reason to avoid reading the comments - The Washington Post
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Anne Applebaum describes the seriousness of the problem on internet trolls spreading information and disinformation to create confusion. Her proposal is that individuals take responsibility, and be able to post on media sites only after taking individual responsibility, no psuedonyms, no anonymity allowed considering the danger of such activity. Applebaum points to the effects shown of such comments following an article in media publications, which can influence the reader to actually doubt the content of reliable and well informed journalism.
Anonymous trolls and spread of misinformation- a proposal to remove internet anonymity
01/15/2016
Anne Applebaum of the Washington Post describes the problem of misinformation and disinformation when internet trolls intentionally create confusion on the internet. With weaknesses in the media and the rapid spread of information on the internet the danger of this happening are real. Fareed Zakaria describes one such incident he experienced. By allowing anonymous postings Twitter makes it possible for no one to take responsibility while false information is spread. Pseudo names also are a problem as individuals have not disclosed who they are. The best approach is for individuals to take responsibility and be allowed to post on media sites only after accepting this responsibility.
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