The move toward not naming mass shooters has nothing to do with race. It's based on the theory that notoriety encourages more shooters -- that you're giving them exactly what they want. https://twitter.com/shaunking/status/1157763556479295490 …
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Replying to @radleybalko
Well, that's a bullshit reason, too. Also, it hasn't worked.
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Replying to @CharlesPPierce
You base that conclusion on what? Not putting names in the coverage is a recent phenomenon, and has been nowhere near universal. It's also based on some sound research into these shootings. Not really sure what's gained by giving shooters notoriety.
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Replying to @radleybalko @CharlesPPierce
You have evidence to support the hypothesis that not naming sorts had the effects attributed to it? Because I'd like to check out the evidence base sorting this hypothesis.
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