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minus-squareworldwidewavelink10•5 months agoJust look at the riots in the UK, internet words can clearly lead to real-world violence
minus-squareFlying Squidlink10•edit-25 months agoIt’s known as stochastic terrorism. a.k.a. “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?” and/or “abortion doctors are murderers and something should be done!” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stochastic_terrorism
minus-square@[email protected]linkfedilink3•5 months agoThank you for using this term, it’s important.
Just look at the riots in the UK, internet words can clearly lead to real-world violence
It’s known as stochastic terrorism.
a.k.a. “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?” and/or “abortion doctors are murderers and something should be done!”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stochastic_terrorism
Thank you for using this term, it’s important.