Pattycakes
Banned
Initial conclusion, no. Sticking by it after being pointed out that's false? Yes.
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Reddit troll apologizes for trump CNN gif/all those racist remarks
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Initial conclusion, no. Sticking by it after being pointed out that's false? Yes.
IamDodongo
Member
Being retweeted by the President might cause this sort of thing. Newsworthy events cause journalists to dig.
Darryl M R
Member
I can fault you for not having the best reading comprehension skills. But if you aren't doubling down then we can all move on.
balladofwindfishes
Member
I think it's worth mentioning this isn't some random animated gif, but one that was officially sanctioned by the President of the United States.
It's kind of elevated a bit above CNN being petty about a big meanie on the Internet when the President of the United States comments on it.
It's kind of elevated a bit above CNN being petty about a big meanie on the Internet when the President of the United States comments on it.
habithipster
Member
CNN: If you publicly behave like shit we will call you out on it.
benicillin
Banned
More like "if you publicly insert yourself back into the national conversation by continuing to do the thing that got you media attention in the first place, we will comment on it."
The only reason they gave him an out is because if he stops doing it then he's not part of the story anymore.
BrutishMrFish
Member
If it is (it's not), then it's the most pathetic blackmail attempt ever.
Most people would be relieved if someone tried to blackmail them with "Don't publicly be racist or advocate for genocide."
j_k_redtail
Member
But it's not blackmail. They found a subject's identity. As a news organization, they have a right to publish that information (Reddit TOS notwithstanding). They are not, because the guy just isn't that newsworthy and it isn't really appropriate. But they do retain that right - and if his identity becomes relevant they will publish it. He might have a problem with it, but it's not blackmail.
Just so we're clear guys, the First Amendment exists to protect CNN in this circumstance, not to protect this guy for running his mouth online.
ToxicPhantom
Member
Please excuse me for my ignorance, but would someone explain to me why people are up in arms over a wrestling gif or is it more than the gif?
I haven't watched any news over the holiday, so I'm completely lost when I saw the news this morning.
Thanks.
I haven't watched any news over the holiday, so I'm completely lost when I saw the news this morning.
Thanks.
Ahh got to love all the people coming out of the wood work to shit on CNN for doing their damn job. Guy made political propoganda, CNN followed up on the story and found out who he was and then suddenly its all,"CNN IS DOXXING PEOPLE! THOSE HYPOCRITS! FAKE NEWS!". Let me guess, some of you are also the same people who freak out when a liberal punches a Nazi.
CNN found a way to legally silence a virulent racist without violence or litigation and we somehow found a way to chastise them for it.
Amazing.
Pattycakes
Banned
GuessMyUserName
Member
A reminder that this guy is the one who initially put the spotlight on himself.
- Redditor comes out to take credit for the gif
- CNN follows up on the story, reaching the Redditor who claimed responsibility
- Redditor realizes the spotlight he asked for could be traced to his real life and shits himself, knowing how reprehensible his posts are.
- Redditor comes out to take credit for the gif
- CNN follows up on the story, reaching the Redditor who claimed responsibility
- Redditor realizes the spotlight he asked for could be traced to his real life and shits himself, knowing how reprehensible his posts are.
habithipster
Member
Thanks, this is more accurate.
j_k_redtail
Member
Clearly this is a person who lacks an understanding of second-order consequences.
No you see they were doxxing and black mailing him all at the same time.
I H8 Memes
Member
That's exactly how it read. So what. They were being extremely kind not to reveal this persons name or their other posts. He didnt deserve it and I hope that CNN has learned that nobody who posts what that person did EVER deserves anonymity.
CNN fucked up big time by not nailing this piece of shit to the wall with his own posts. I'm sure they have learned their lesson. Not only do these people not deserve any type of protection, but by not exposing him they have brought trouble upon themselves. Unless they are total morons then they will never extend this courtesy to another user again. They shouldn't have this time.
Dude has borderline posted about commiting a terror attack himself. "Difference of views" my fucking ass.
CannonFodder52
Member
Alligatorjandro
Banned
I'm enjoying seeing republicans defend this racist guy.
BronsonLee
Member
The guy has posted about wanting to shoot N-words and stab muslims and how 500k muslims dying would only be a start.
The whole "free speech" stuff is so frustrating too, because it's so often used by people in the alt-right to not face consequences for what they say. Freedom of speech isn't freedom from consequences. CNN isn't stopping this guy from saying anything he wants. He's shitting himself and apologizing because he may actually face the consequences of his speech, which is a very different thing.
The guy who made it has a long and disgusting history of racist posts about Jews, African Americans, Muslims, ... Look around in the thread and you'll find pictures of it. Basically this has become another story of "look where Trump's getting his material from".
The guy who made it has a long and disgusting history of racist posts about Jews, African Americans, Muslims, ... Look around in the thread and you'll find pictures of it. Basically this has become another story of "look where Trump's getting his material from".
j_k_redtail
Member
Dude was newsworthy enough to find, but honestly not newsworthy enough to out. They could reveal his name (and let people whine about "doxxing") or choose not to (and let people whine about "blackmail"). Honestly, I think the former creates more backlash.
Of course some people have figured out how to jump on them for doxxing *and* blackmail. That one's a mystery to me.
evilromero
Member
Disagree. Trolls shouldn't be protected for their belligerent actions. There are consequences. I'd say these consequences are pretty damn tame compared to the ultimate troll which was getting Trump elected. You have to take responsibility for your shitbaggery. You can't hide behind anonymity or some lame claim that is was a troll/prank/whatever. Tough shit.
Yep, dude became a matter of public interest and CNN did what journalists do and investigated the matter.
Whys anyone confused here?
Massive Duck. C.M.
Banned
Half the posts in this thread just reinforce the idea that bigotry and hate don't matter at all to people who aren't targets.
Country's fucked
Country's fucked
I H8 Memes
Member
I am enjoying the fact that this dude is sitting at home shitting his pants right now that people are going to find out his identity. No way this person went to work today. He's at home right now trying to fight his way through panic attacks and just praying the the_donald and all of the other conservatives would shut the fuck up before they ruin his life 
He tried to get out of this, and maybe he thought he saw a glimmer of hope, a little speck of light at the end of the tunnel. "Maybe this will all go away". Nope. His own piece of shit conservatives are going to ruin his life.
He tried to get out of this, and maybe he thought he saw a glimmer of hope, a little speck of light at the end of the tunnel. "Maybe this will all go away". Nope. His own piece of shit conservatives are going to ruin his life.
Neogaf is not a real indicator of what the country is actually like.
j_k_redtail
Member
people who think that CNN has to abide by reddit's terms of service, apparently
SlickShoesRUCrazy
Member
People are now claiming this troll is a 15 year old kid....
*pulls you in close to whisper right into your ear* fake news
Captin Quacker
Member
I don't think some of y'all know what doxxing is
Massive Duck. C.M.
Banned
You're right, it's actually cleaner in here
benicillin
Banned
Wait, are you telling me that Reddit isn't actually how the real world works
Captin Quacker
Member
Much cleaner
This is a lie propogated to continue the narrative that CNN is now the fucking boogeyman.
GuessMyUserName
Member
... I mean I agree with this, but not in a better direction. >_>
One of his posts indicated that he had been avoiding a state since 1990. So he is definitely older than 27 years old. Probably middle-aged.
I'm still confused about why the identity of a guy who made a GIF is important enough to publish in a news article. He might be a neo-nazi or a KKK grand wizard but if the shoe is on the other foot, is it still acceptable? Would Trump and Fox News be in the right if they "reserved the right" to publish the ID of someone making critical GIFs of them?
I'm as liberal as they come but this doesn't feel right. It looks petty and vindictive.
I'm as liberal as they come but this doesn't feel right. It looks petty and vindictive.
benicillin
Banned
Because Trump tweeted it as an official statement of the White House read the fucking thread dude.
I hope everyone remembers this the next time anyone tries to tell you that Reddit isn't literally a haven of bigots and bigot-sympathizers.
Massive Duck. C.M.
Banned
Might as well ignore people who refuse to read the thread or do any critical thought of their own
ebullientprism
Member
I havent kept up. So basically the guy shit himself and apologized once he realized people IRL could find out he is a neo Nazi?
Fucking LMAO.
Fucking LMAO.
EdibleKnife
Member
He took credit for the GIF and has essentially inserted himself as part of the President's social media messaging. No one else is to blame for making him news beyond Trump and himself. Becoming involved with how POTUS addresses the citizenry isn't penny ante shit. It's a big deal.
He didn't just make a gif. He advocated for mass killings of minorities and was a racist shithead. I would see him exposed because anonymity on the internet is not a right you are guaranteed.
Maybe he's afraid of getting grounded or only accepted at Trump University Online.
I really don't understand this blackmail nonsense. People on Twitter are talking about a First Amendment violation by CNN for putting his name out there. Don't stay stupid offensive shit if you don't want to back it up under your true identity. Trying to hide behind an online persona just shows that he knew what was being said was fucked up to begin with.