Comments on: Death Threats Against Bloggers? http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/ Ramblings of Boston Based Media Maven C.C. Chapman Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:48:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Debabrata Ghosh http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-45702 Debabrata Ghosh Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:31:58 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-45702 I'm going to post an article THE COMING OF THE FIFTH ESTATE in my above blog. Your quote is also there in the post. I post it on behalf of all the bloggers of the world. Help me in my task. Please take an effort to unite the bloggers. They are the future of this planet. Please keep in touch with me in this respect. Good luck. Debabrata Ghoah 5pm/Indian Standard Time/11th April, 2008 I’m going to post an article THE COMING OF THE FIFTH ESTATE in my above blog. Your quote is also there in the post.
I post it on behalf of all the bloggers of the world. Help me in my task. Please take an effort to unite the bloggers. They are the future of this planet.
Please keep in touch with me in this respect.

Good luck.

Debabrata Ghoah
5pm/Indian Standard Time/11th April, 2008

]]> By: 2k Bloggers Response to the Kathy Sierra Harassment · 2k Bloggers - a blog of bloggers blogging http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-32199 2k Bloggers Response to the Kathy Sierra Harassment · 2k Bloggers - a blog of bloggers blogging Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:17:37 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-32199 [...] “There are things you don’t joke about. Assault against women is one of those things at the top of the list,” says CC Chapman almost as if in response. [...] […] “There are things you don’t joke about. Assault against women is one of those things at the top of the list,” says CC Chapman almost as if in response. […]

]]> By: A Bite of Sanity » Blog Archive » Threats And Delusions Of Community http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27980 A Bite of Sanity » Blog Archive » Threats And Delusions Of Community Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:30:50 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27980 [...] I’m reading C.C.’s account of a rather awful series of events (potentially NSFW language/pictures) involving tech blogger Kathy Sierra. Eric Rice also has some very well-thought-out points on the matter. [...] […] I’m reading C.C.’s account of a rather awful series of events (potentially NSFW language/pictures) involving tech blogger Kathy Sierra. Eric Rice also has some very well-thought-out points on the matter. […]

]]> By: Can't see nothing but the source code http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27969 Can't see nothing but the source code Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:32:35 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27969 <strong>With respect for Kathy...</strong> Kathy Seirra, one of the top three bloggers that I know of has been under attack. The short story is some people thought it would be comical, daring, or cool to slander the woman over the internet for whatever reason. The entire situation is foolish bu... With respect for Kathy…

Kathy Seirra, one of the top three bloggers that I know of has been under attack. The short story is some people thought it would be comical, daring, or cool to slander the woman over the internet for whatever reason. The entire situation is foolish bu…

]]> By: Matthew Ebel http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27906 Matthew Ebel Tue, 27 Mar 2007 14:52:52 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27906 Death threats in the blogosphere (chat roomosphere, telenetosphere, etc.) are nothing new, I'm sure you're aware. The political bloggers have dealt with this extensively over the last few election cycles. Hit up http://www.dailykos.com sometime and search for "Michelle Malkin" and see just how horrible people can be, even when they're NOT shielded by anonymity. Pax, Matthew Death threats in the blogosphere (chat roomosphere, telenetosphere, etc.) are nothing new, I’m sure you’re aware. The political bloggers have dealt with this extensively over the last few election cycles.

Hit up http://www.dailykos.com sometime and search for “Michelle Malkin” and see just how horrible people can be, even when they’re NOT shielded by anonymity.

Pax,
Matthew

]]> By: C.C. http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27867 C.C. Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:25:46 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27867 I'm going to try not to form opinions on one side or the other because frankly I don't know all the facts. I do think what is happening sucks on a huge level and I hope that it works out and those that took what might have started out as a joke way to far need to realize that they crossed a line. As for the term "Reality Bitchslap" being offensive, this is the first time in the 6 years that I've had it up as a blog that someone has said that. Totally took me back for a moment and I'm still trying to figure out how I feel about it but thank you for raising it. I’m going to try not to form opinions on one side or the other because frankly I don’t know all the facts.

I do think what is happening sucks on a huge level and I hope that it works out and those that took what might have started out as a joke way to far need to realize that they crossed a line.

As for the term “Reality Bitchslap” being offensive, this is the first time in the 6 years that I’ve had it up as a blog that someone has said that. Totally took me back for a moment and I’m still trying to figure out how I feel about it but thank you for raising it.

]]> By: Mark - tartanstories.com http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27861 Mark - tartanstories.com Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:01:42 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27861 This <a href="http://www.rageboy.com/blogger.html" rel="nofollow">guy</a>, who is one of the few people named on Sierra's post alleging the death threats, seems to feel like she has character assasinated him. This guy, who is one of the few people named on Sierra’s post alleging the death threats, seems to feel like she has character assasinated him.

]]> By: Dave LaMorte http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27778 Dave LaMorte Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:33:10 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27778 Release the Sports Racers!! Release the Sports Racers!!

]]> By: Joey http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27763 Joey Tue, 27 Mar 2007 03:14:29 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27763 There was no threat made to Kathy. The entire thing is a misunderstanding or an intentional hoax which stems from my criticism of her books. I am the "Joey" she is referring to and I ask that you read my reply at her site; assuming she doesn't delete it. There was no threat made to Kathy. The entire thing is a misunderstanding or an intentional hoax which stems from my criticism of her books. I am the “Joey” she is referring to and I ask that you read my reply at her site; assuming she doesn’t delete it.

]]> By: Clarence http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27755 Clarence Tue, 27 Mar 2007 02:37:28 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27755 I was readin' my man Eric Rice's <a href="http://http://www.ericrice.com/blog/?p=471" rel="nofollow">comments</a> on the whole scenario. It made me pause on how you can exact vengeance or justice in a way that makes the <i>right</i> salient point. Complete destruction of the self-brand of those involved? Time behind bars? To what end does the freedom of speech keep you truly out of harms reach? I don't know this woman, but, I'm pretty confident she and her family don't deserve to live in fear. Where I come from, these cats makin' death threats are busters. The internet breeds a confidence that is inconceivable. Eric is right when questioning, what happens when you funk with the wrong person by making a threat, and then they come after your grill? Right or wrong? Justice? Vengeance? I was readin’ my man Eric Rice’s comments on the whole scenario. It made me pause on how you can exact vengeance or justice in a way that makes the right salient point. Complete destruction of the self-brand of those involved? Time behind bars? To what end does the freedom of speech keep you truly out of harms reach? I don’t know this woman, but, I’m pretty confident she and her family don’t deserve to live in fear.

Where I come from, these cats makin’ death threats are busters. The internet breeds a confidence that is inconceivable. Eric is right when questioning, what happens when you funk with the wrong person by making a threat, and then they come after your grill? Right or wrong? Justice? Vengeance?

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27745 Christopher S. Penn Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:59:52 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27745 Food for thought: Ze Frank's Sports Racers found Ray in a little over two weeks. I'll bet it takes less time than that in this case. Food for thought:

Ze Frank’s Sports Racers found Ray in a little over two weeks.

I’ll bet it takes less time than that in this case.

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn » Blog Archive » The Blogosphere Alight http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27740 Christopher S. Penn » Blog Archive » The Blogosphere Alight Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:22:26 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27740 [...] The blogosphere’s alight tonight with the story of Kathy Sierra and the threats made against her. Most of the big blogs have it - Mr. Scoble, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Rubel, Mr. Chapman, and more. Not much else that can be said in terms of expressing outrage in and of itself - lots of other people are doing that plenty well. A few thoughts. [...] […] The blogosphere’s alight tonight with the story of Kathy Sierra and the threats made against her. Most of the big blogs have it - Mr. Scoble, Mr. Arrington, Mr. Rubel, Mr. Chapman, and more. Not much else that can be said in terms of expressing outrage in and of itself - lots of other people are doing that plenty well. A few thoughts. […]

]]> By: Weave http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27737 Weave Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:15:45 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27737 CC, you might consider the fact that "bitchslap" is a pretty misogynistic comment, and that if I were Kathy, I'd consider that the title of your blog is a perfect example of the continuing suggestion of violence toward women. Just something to think about. Peace. CC, you might consider the fact that “bitchslap” is a pretty misogynistic comment, and that if I were Kathy, I’d consider that the title of your blog is a perfect example of the continuing suggestion of violence toward women.

Just something to think about.

Peace.

]]> By: Tam http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27732 Tam Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:03:02 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27732 Dude, that's just wrong. It just really makes me wonder what is wrong with people. Don't they know the web isn't as anonymous as we'd all like it to be? (See: Dooce's firing, stupid kids on MySpace who blog about killing their parents, etc...) It's not so much a question of if they'll be caught but WHEN... but sadly "when" can be a very long time from now. In the meantime, I'll sit here very thankful my site gets squat for visitors besides a few friends. (I can only imagine the fun jerks would have with me.) Dude, that’s just wrong.

It just really makes me wonder what is wrong with people. Don’t they know the web isn’t as anonymous as we’d all like it to be? (See: Dooce’s firing, stupid kids on MySpace who blog about killing their parents, etc…) It’s not so much a question of if they’ll be caught but WHEN… but sadly “when” can be a very long time from now.

In the meantime, I’ll sit here very thankful my site gets squat for visitors besides a few friends. (I can only imagine the fun jerks would have with me.)

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27728 Christopher S. Penn Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:52:29 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27728 It sounds like the police are involved, which is a good first step. The next step is to litigate the people responsible - and their employers, associates, etc. - into oblivion. Nothing does more to irritate an employer than having authorities show up at a workplace with a warrant to seize and quarantine all equipment potentially related to a crime. Believe me, as a mail and firewall systems administrator, that will shut down productivity for weeks on end. The law may or may not be effective in this case on the criminal side, but the civil side of the law is another matter entirely. I'd advise Kathy and anyone else involved to publicly post a request for the best law advice she can get. I would guarantee you after reading that post that you'd have Gerry Spence and a few others lining up pro bono to take on the fight. It sounds like the police are involved, which is a good first step. The next step is to litigate the people responsible - and their employers, associates, etc. - into oblivion. Nothing does more to irritate an employer than having authorities show up at a workplace with a warrant to seize and quarantine all equipment potentially related to a crime. Believe me, as a mail and firewall systems administrator, that will shut down productivity for weeks on end.

The law may or may not be effective in this case on the criminal side, but the civil side of the law is another matter entirely. I’d advise Kathy and anyone else involved to publicly post a request for the best law advice she can get. I would guarantee you after reading that post that you’d have Gerry Spence and a few others lining up pro bono to take on the fight.

]]> By: Christopher S. Penn http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27730 Christopher S. Penn Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:52:14 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27730 It sounds like the police are involved, which is a good first step. The next step is to litigate the people responsible - and their employers, associates, etc. - into oblivion. Nothing does more to irritate an employer than having authorities show up at a workplace with a warrant to seize and quarantine all equipment potentially related to a crime. Believe me, as a mail and firewall systems administrator, that will shut down productivity for weeks on end. The law may or may not be effective in this case on the criminal side, but the civil side of the law is another matter entirely. I'd advise Kathy and anyone else involved to publicly post a request for the best law advice she can get. I would guarantee you after reading that post that you'd have Gerry Spence and a few others lining up pro bono to take on the fight. It sounds like the police are involved, which is a good first step. The next step is to litigate the people responsible - and their employers, associates, etc. - into oblivion. Nothing does more to irritate an employer than having authorities show up at a workplace with a warrant to seize and quarantine all equipment potentially related to a crime. Believe me, as a mail and firewall systems administrator, that will shut down productivity for weeks on end.

The law may or may not be effective in this case on the criminal side, but the civil side of the law is another matter entirely. I’d advise Kathy and anyone else involved to publicly post a request for the best law advice she can get. I would guarantee you after reading that post that you’d have Gerry Spence and a few others lining up pro bono to take on the fight.

]]> By: Jen Pirante http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27723 Jen Pirante Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:23:00 +0000 http://www.cc-chapman.com/2007/03/26/death-threats-against-bloggers/#comment-27723 Yeah. Stuff like that is definitely makes me question whether or not I really want to blog or create content that is out there for everyone to just pick away at. Especially if the technology world is so discriminating against women with a voice. Yeah. Stuff like that is definitely makes me question whether or not I really want to blog or create content that is out there for everyone to just pick away at. Especially if the technology world is so discriminating against women with a voice.

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