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AC = Domestic Terrorists?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the you-can't-make-this-up dept.

Miang writes "A video from a recent FOX 11 (Los Angeles) newscast has surfaced on YouTube. In the segment, reporter Phil Shuman investigates so-called "Hacker Gangs" comprised entirely of anonymous users. The segment, which focuses mainly on users at 4chan, 7chan, and 420chan, seems to confuse /b/ raids and motivational poster templates with a genuine threat to the American public. For added FUD, the FOX team inserted an unrelated video of a van blowing up — twice! Presumably, one is intended to equate anonymous posting with domestic terror. The story and video can be found on the local FOX website, so it does not appear to be simply a clever parody." Cringe as you watch this video explain terms like 'LULZ' and show inspirational poster parodies as evidence of the evils of this terrifying "Group".

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  1. How about some personal info? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    let's bring on the lulz:

    Reporter:

    Phil Shuman

    708 Vallejo Villas

    Los Angeles, CA 90042-5049

    (323) 222-8236

    The anonymous anon:

    See: Alex Wuori.

    Fox News 11:

    1999 South Bundy Drive

    Los Angeles CA 90025

    Fox 11 Main Number: 310-584-2000

    Fox 11 News & Good Day LA: 310-584-2369

    Fox 11 Programming Comment Line: 310-584-2005

    Fox 11 Satellite Waiver Info Line: 310-584-2002

    Fox 11 Sports Information Line: 310-584-2348

    Fox 11 Job Line: 310-584-2280

  2. You're still not being honest by HomelessInLaJolla · · Score: 0, Troll

    Tell the truth and be a good American. Americans like bunnies.

    Lie and you must be a terrorist. Terrorists kill babies. Baby-killers hate America.

    Why do you hate bunnies?

    --
    the NPG electrode was replaced with carbon blac
  3. Re:"so-called 'hacker gangs'" by Brian+Gordon · · Score: 0, Troll

    I hope you get modded troll into oblivion (and you will on slashdot with that anti-privacy stance). I'm sure we can all appreciate the anonymity and freedom of expression that makes this all possible, even if we disagree with the messages themselves. Personally I think it's hilarious in the first place, and even more hilarious that people think there's real danger associated with guys goofing off on the internet. Internet users need anonymity to stay ahead of those hyperconservatives who have no sense of humor / idea that nothing's serious on the interwebs.