If, say, US—as a state—hacked Russian computers and dumped Putin material, we'd all thinks source of hack was relevant.
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Replying to @zeynep
not saying it's not relevant to discussion! Again, I'm just saying demanding *Assange* divulge his source goes down a scary path
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Replying to @trevortimm
Well, it something they should consider, and treat as a legitimate question in that context. That's not necessarily divulge.
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Replying to @zeynep @trevortimm
If a nation-state is using your org as pastebin against a domestic candidate, of course people will ask is they considered it.+
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Replying to @zeynep
Trevor Timm Retweeted Trevor Timm
Again, this is the only point I'm trying to make in this context, it's very narrow.https://twitter.com/trevortimm/status/759833840818982912 …
Trevor Timm added,
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Replying to @trevortimm
And my point is he's not acting like a reporter. A responsible reporter would find source a relevant issue to consider.
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Replying to @zeynep @trevortimm
I just think this should be recognized; not a responsible or reflective intermediary at the moment. Not a reporter by far.
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Replying to @zeynep
defining who is or isn't a reporter leads down a dangerous road, IMO. I respect your criticisms of their decision making though.
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Replying to @trevortimm
Not defining who's a responsible intermediary will lead us down a horrible road. Not as crime but collective responsibility.
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Replying to @zeynep @trevortimm
But how would you reach consensus on who's "responsible"
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Like most other human endeavor. You define boundaries and defend them, or you let the worst of it define you.
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