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> What people need to do is make a crowdsourcing app for the next time this happens to better focus all that willpower in the right direction.

we have an app-like thing for that, it is called a browser. I think the larger issue is that regardless of which medium being used, if the people are using it irresponsibly then there will always ALWAYS be the same witch-hunt.

There was a great comment on one of the few Boston bomber threads that I remember seeing on the front page (I'm browsing on my phone and will link to it when I get home). The crux of the commentor's thoughts were that if the internet community doesn't take responsibility for its actions then all it does is enhance the argument for tightening regulations in relation to the internet. how long does the government wait before censoring reddit and other message boards naming names?

When someone is wrongly accused and is arrested by citizens on a crusade?

When someone is wrongly accused and is lynched by citizens on a crusade?

all any of us can do is play our own part. Don't take part in witch hunting and call out those who do.