Comments on: Making Hate Fun: Facebook users continue to joke en masse about killing “hookers”

By: Women and depression (i.e. “no shit”) « The Delphiad Blog

Women and depression (i.e. “no shit”) « The Delphiad Blog — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:53:54 +0000

[...] and harassment when not conforming to normative beauty standards – lower self-esteem due to rampant misogyny and its psychological impact – lower salaries – higher rates of poverty, especially for single [...]

By: Ike

Ike — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:54:20 +0000

Funny, because murder is illegal in more places than prostitution. Does that mean Middie shouldn’t have rights in my eyes?

By: Theresa

Theresa — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:09:03 +0000

While I agree that the Internet is not to blame for these groups (obviously there are people and ideas behind the creations of these terrible groups), I do think that the Internet is a new tool and form of expression that allows people to say things they otherwise wouldn’t. The appeal of anonymity is quite dangerous. Most people tone down their opinions when in public with other people, but when writing on the Internet it is possible to say anything or be anyone. People might just be saying things to get a rise out of others, or they might polarize their own opinions through contact with other “radicals”. There is no way to know if the creators of these groups are truly serious about their feelings about hookers, or if they really are just joking about a game that went too far. Regardless, the effect is the same. Just as there is no way to tell the true intention of the creator, the creator has no idea how their words will impact others. People can and will be hurt by these words, and it could cause more people to adopt the same opinion about hookers, further perpetuating the problem.

By: Angela Wendler

Angela Wendler — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:10:12 +0000

This article brings up the interesting argument of who is responsible for the content of the internet. In my opinion, the internet is an open database for people to use however he/she chooses, but I also believe that each individual needs to be held accountable for his/her actions “due to” internet material. We have all been socialized and therefore, know the basic concepts of right and wrong within society, therefore any action a person chooses to take is not done out of ignorance. For example, the Facebook group “Killing your hooker so you don’t have to pay her” – honestly?! This group is a perfect depiction of someone abusing the internet and the anonymous nature of postings; He knew that it was wrong to create a group around this subject matter but since it was on the internet and no one really seemed to care that he was the one who started it… it must be okay. People are far more likely to say or do something controversial if he/she does not think he/she will be held accountable, and the internet is an open avenue for this kind of negligent behavior. I am not trying to say that the internet should be blamed for the inconsiderate and rude acts of individuals, I am instead saying that individuals need take responsibility for their actions (anonymous or otherwise). The only way to slow the creation of negativity through the internet is to remind children, teens, and other adults that even a story, group, or blog without a specific identity can cause pain and controversy.

By: Noelley B

Noelley B — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:40:58 +0000

I tried the link to Dr. Petra’s blog post twice, and I got an error message twice. This seems to be the url you’re looking for: http://www.drpetra.co.uk/blog/sex-workers-stigma-and-barriers-to-health/

By: Verlinkenswertes (06/10) | Criminologia

Verlinkenswertes (06/10) | Criminologia — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:35:09 +0000

[...] Making Hate Fun: Facebook users continue to joke en mass about killing “hookers” Last Tuesday, Feb. 9, I learned of a Facebook fan page dedicated to “Killing your hooker so you don’t have to pay her.” As a sex worker ally, sexuality scholar, and someone invested in the humane treatment of all people, I became dedicated over the next 24 hours to shut that page down. I immediately reported the page to Facebook administrators, and encouraged all of my Facebook friends to do the same. On Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 1:26 pm (PST) when the site was still up, I posted the following to my Facebook friends … (Contexts Blogs: All Blogs, 13.02,2010) [...]

By: Kari Lerum

Kari Lerum — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:18:18 +0000

Kailey, thanks for the spell check (I fixed it)!

By: Kailey

Kailey — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:25:05 +0000

He’s your pal, its principal. sorry- I hate to be that person, but I believe in your message, and it is more effective when words are spelled correctly.

thanks for the otherwise overwhelmingly great article and analysis!