There are ways to fight it: (a) Don't knowingly join in (even if you think the cause is righteous).
We live in fear of the online mobs https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-08-22/we-live-in-fear-of-the-online-mobs … via @bv
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(b) If you see somebody under attack, offer them support (or if you can't at least condemn the attack).
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(c) If you're under attack yourself, don't apologize, don't capitulate, don't write an agonized mea culpa.
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(d) Companies & institutions need to take a stronger line opposing trial by social media - don't fire employees, don't apologize to a mob.
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e) Somebody with money should establish a pressure group to speak for & support those under social media attack.
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f) And always remember, it's a badge of honor to be attacked by an online twitter mob.
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The logic of this example is completely backwards.
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Damore didn't get fired because he was chased by an online mob. He became an online celebrity because he was fired (+self-promotion).
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