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Discussion => Off topic => Topic started by: OzFreelancer on October 30, 2012, 09:46 am

Title: I smell hyperbole
Post by: OzFreelancer on October 30, 2012, 09:46 am
If this guy honestly found what he said he found on here, he's a better investigative journalist than I  ;)

http://wordswithmeaning.org/special-you-know-nothing-of-the-internet-exploring-the-deep-web-confessions-from-an-investigator/#axzz2Aly9vRfk

One part says:  ". As well as this there are literally gladiators who organise ways of fighting to death. I know how exaggerated this sounds – trust me, I’m the one trying to convince readers it is true – but there’s no joke to this claim."

I've asked him for a link.  ::)
Title: Re: I smell hyperbole
Post by: OzFreelancer on October 30, 2012, 08:41 pm
and...

"Some of this is quite scary, it almost gives the impression that authorities are not to blame when it comes to the evident existence of the child pornography that is stored within as the impression seems to be that those who snitch, are killed. Maybe this is all starting to sound like a Hollywood spy movie; but I am serious."

 :o
Title: Re: I smell hyperbole
Post by: NOTspacecase on October 30, 2012, 08:46 pm
Shocking, a "journalists" making up facts.
Title: Re: I smell hyperbole
Post by: OzFreelancer on October 30, 2012, 08:50 pm
Shocking, a "journalists" making up facts.

Blogger /= journalist :)
Title: Re: I smell hyperbole
Post by: Draco Red on October 31, 2012, 12:09 am
Very true.  A big problem with both pro-bloggers and most media operations is that they're strictly for-profit operations.  So any way they can get people to look at their stuff will drive up the advertising prices and hence their profits.  It sets up a system that rewords being shocking and entertaining, as well as telling different market segments what they want to hear, regardless of the truth or overt news-worthiness of a story.  Big headlines sell, while the overt lies get a 4 point font retraction that is ignored. 

You see this same type of hyperbole and exaggeration anytime there's something related to hacking in the news.
Title: Re: I smell hyperbole
Post by: BlarghRawr on October 31, 2012, 03:30 am
"Remember, whenever you have a dozen eggs, there is often a bad one and so I am not trying to state that ALL of the “Deep Web” is bad, but think of it this way: If these people need to stay anonymous in order to protect their livelihoods then there is a reason they must do so."

The whole "They must be criminals because they're using tor"-mentality is sickening.
Title: Re: I smell hyperbole
Post by: Ahoyhoy on October 31, 2012, 04:15 am
Just bumping the thread to beat the spammers.
Title: Re: I smell hyperbole
Post by: nuyt on October 31, 2012, 05:26 am
Just from the quotes posted this guy is a fucking horrible writer.
Title: Re: I smell hyperbole
Post by: BlarghRawr on October 31, 2012, 05:42 am
And also openly admitting to intentionally seeking out child porn. Even if it is for journalistic reasons, that is still a crime in most places.
Title: Re: I smell hyperbole
Post by: OzFreelancer on November 07, 2012, 07:34 am
*sigh*  A week later and no response to my request.  The webmaster even sent him a couple of emails asking him.  No gladiator fight story for me :( ::)
Title: Re: I smell hyperbole
Post by: BlarghRawr on November 07, 2012, 07:54 am
Ah, journalistic integrity... I miss it.

Keep up the good work, Oz. At least you do.