HeartMob - new app aimed to fight online harrasement

[Zantos]

They already created a canned response for why they dont use those tools, or why they cant log off, it amounts to being online is a right, and using those tools or logging off impedes that right.

I've never understood this illogical argument. If it causes you pain or distress, why continue? Its also someones right to continue to skateboard after getting hurt, but they will still take precautions to keep themselves safe while doing that activity.

[Addict]

Because we successfully applied a negative connotation to it, and that angers them.

We've done nothing of the sort, that did that all by themselves. We are - however - conistantly poking in that wound. :3

[Raxis]

If it actually offers support, that's a big step towards literal feelings police. Don't knock that. But yes, SJWs are pretty much secret police in the manner of which they dox people who offend them and try to (and sometimes do) ruin people's lives.

I'm just curious how "supporting" a victim of harrasement by sending them a message saying We love you! Is going to help them.

The more I read the more disgusted I get. It's my guess most of the donated funds will go into the pockets of the employees of iHollaback then into the app.

They're basiclly making a living off of pushing social justice issues by,shockingly, pushing social justice issues.

It's twisted and sick; charties like iHollaback and FemFreak shouldn't be allowed to be non-profit as all they do is allow these "activists" to use the push for equality to line thier own pockets all while at the expense of real charities.

They're a sad example of humanity.

[stumpy]

I'm just curious how "supporting" a victim of harrasement by sending them a message saying We love you! Is going to help them.

The more I read the more disgusted I get. It's my guess most of the donated funds will go into the pockets of the employees of iHollaback then into the app.

They're basiclly making a living off of pushing social justice issues by,shockingly, pushing social justice issues.

It's twisted and sick; charties like iHollaback and FemFreak shouldn't be allowed to be non-profit as all they do is allow these "activists" to use the push for equality to line thier own pockets all while at the expense of real charities.

They're a sad example of humanity.

People who give money to fad causes like this tend to think that the big, enduring charity organizations are all corrupt, so they send their money "where it can make a real difference!" That's my experience, anyway.

Grifters gonna grift.

[Wells]

No it will be affected by elections. Who do think has made the feminist agenda a part of the Democratic agenda. Who do you think it is that has spread the proven false 77% wage gap lies, that tried to get a bill passed that would force companies to tie employee compensation to genitalia. That are constantly pushing Democrats to back racist and sexist ideas based on social justice.

The SJW movement is strong in the Democratic party.

So what you're saying is if we vote Republican they'll stop people from creating apps to combat online harassment? Such a compelling platform.

[stumpy]

So what you're saying is if we vote Republican they'll stop people from creating apps to combat online harassment? Such a compelling platform.

Been there, followed that line of discussion to its natural conclusion.

What do you think the app is likely to accomplish?

[Korgoth]

So what you're saying is if we vote Republican they'll stop people from creating apps to combat online harassment? Such a compelling platform.

What I am saying is that you can't, and imo shouldn't, be able to do anything about how these people act on social media; but you can do something about them being able to legislate their ideology, to enforce it outside of Twitter, and that's voting against the people who support them. Voting for the people they despise.

[Wells]

Been there, followed that line of discussion to its natural conclusion.

What do you think the app is likely to accomplish?

IDK, a lot of it depends on how cooperative the various social media companies are. Twitter for instance is pretty notoriously bad at handling people who abuse their platform. So accompanied by change with social media policing this might be a helpful resource, we'll see.

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What I am saying is that you can't, and imo shouldn't, be able to do anything about how these people act on social media; but you can do something about them being able to legislate their ideology, to enforce it outside of Twitter, and that's voting against the people who support them. Voting for the people they despise.

Most of the platform their building seems to be based around support for those harassed and appealing to social media companies to enforce their own rules. I'm not sure what the problem is supposed to be there.

[stumpy]

IDK, a lot of it depends on how cooperative the various social media companies are. Twitter for instance is pretty notoriously bad at handling people who abuse their platform. So accompanied by change with social media policing this might be a helpful resource, we'll see.

The thing is that the twittersphere and the blogosphere have very little trouble ginning up outrage already. This app basically amounts to an IRC channel for people who feel they've been insulted.

The promise of counseling is new, but I wouldn't trust trendy Internet activists to offer good advice as far as I can throw them. Unless the crowdfunding money is going towards hiring a professional, but somehow I doubt it.

[Korgoth]

Most of the platform their building seems to be based around support for those harassed and appealing to social media companies to enforce their own rules. I'm not sure what the problem is supposed to be there.

Or you can see it as an app that builds a mob to go run around and harass people for not sharing their viewpoint, and to harass social media companies to change their rules to support them.

[Wells]

The thing is that the twittersphere and the blogosphere have very little trouble ginning up outrage already. This app basically amounts to an IRC channel for people who feel they've been insulted.

The promise of counseling is new, but I wouldn't trust trendy Internet activists to offer good advice as far as I can throw them. Unless the crowdfunding money is going towards hiring a professional, but somehow I doubt it.

Or you can see it as an app that builds a mob to go run around and harass people for not sharing their viewpoint, and to harass social media companies to change their rules to support them.

And if that's the case those things already exist so who cares? If that's the worst case scenario then ooookaaaaay.

[Paula Deen]

The irony of having the term mob in your name when you are supposed to be fighting harassment is hilarious.

[Wells]

The irony of having the term mob in your name when you are supposed to be fighting harassment is hilarious.

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[Paula Deen]

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Not really a joke when you think about what the implied assistance is. A hate mob.

[zoomgpally]

Why?

And that's not sarcasm I'm curious why this label which was self-adopted should be used?

Maybe we should refuse to call them what they want to be called?

Lets call them whining trolls instead

[Korgoth]

Maybe we should refuse to call them what they want to be called?

Lets call them whining trolls instead

You'd get banned in this forum for that. The T word is infractable.

[stumpy]

Not really a joke when you think about what the implied assistance is. A hate mob.

I'm actually hoping this does inspire some idiots to cross That Line Even 4Chan Won't Cross. A few incidents will actually end up shining a light on things.

[Raxis]

Are you not concerned that by gatekkeping those who can use the app they will do more harm then good?

Discounting the obvious bias of SJW-ism and radical feminism endorsed by the creators of this app, the fact that they solely get to say what level and kind of harassment deserves a response.

Given what we have seen from this groups previous actions and ideology what do you think would happen if a white male who was being harassed by radical feminist asked to be admitted to the app?

[Only the Best]

What I am saying is that you can't, and imo shouldn't, be able to do anything about how these people act on social media; but you can do something about them being able to legislate their ideology, to enforce it outside of Twitter, and that's voting against the people who support them. Voting for the people they despise.

So basically "the enemy of my enemy is my friend"? Yeah that kind of logic couldn't possibly go wrong.

[stumpy]

Are you not concerned that by gatekkeping those who can use the app they will do more harm then good?

Discounting the obvious bias of SJW-ism and radical feminism endorsed by the creators of this app, the fact that they solely get to say what level and kind of harassment deserves a response.

Given what we have seen from this groups previous actions and ideology what do you think would happen if a white male who was being harassed by radical feminist asked to be admitted to the app?

/shrug

I didn't donate to it, so it won't be betraying my expectations.