[Dean's World] Dean: Death Threats & Other Things

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Posted by Dean:
Death Threats & Other Things
http://www.deanesmay.com/posts/1154122066.shtml


   There is a tale of petty intrigue and profound madness playing out in
   the blogosphere right now. [1]Jim Lindgren has a lengthy blow-by-blow.

   The only caution I'd have here is that we're seeing some people
   suggest that this behavior defines America's left-wing bloggers. I
   think that's over the top. I've seen this kind of irrational behavior
   in all kinds of people. Of all ages, too. I've seen friends 70 years
   old suddenly degenerate into sock-puppetry and ridiculous threats
   through email and message boards. (I've also lost my cool and had a
   meltdown or two of my own, although I don't think I've ever
   degenerated into threats.)

   In reading through all of this I've grown genuinely concerned for
   Jason Leopold. He seems like he needs help. And no, I'm not being
   sarcastic, I mean it: he seems like he needs help.

References

   1. http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2006_07_23-2006_07_29.shtml#1153965155