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Premium: Liz Fong-Jones And Kiwi Farms Keep Fighting (The Parable Of Mailfrawd)

Jan 1, 2025
Dive into the intense clash between Liz Fong-Jones and the notorious Kiwi Farms. Explore the ethical dilemmas of doxing and online harassment, especially targeting marginalized groups. Unpack a web of legal controversies, fund misappropriation, and the challenges of managing public figures in the crosshairs of online cruelty. Discover the intricacies of communication failures and personal trauma, including a bizarre incident involving a fear of dogs that spirals into misunderstandings. It's a riveting look at the darker side of the online world!
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ANECDOTE

Kiwi Farms Deplatforming Attempts

  • Jesse Singal recounts covering attempts to deplatform Kiwi Farms, spearheaded by Keffels.
  • The attempts were temporarily successful, highlighting the difficulty of permanently silencing online platforms.
ANECDOTE

Katie Herzog Doxed

  • Katie Herzog was doxed on Kiwi Farms, with pictures of her home posted.
  • She expresses indifference, having experienced similar harassment before, including calls to her in-laws.
INSIGHT

Kiwi Farms' Tactics

  • Kiwi Farms targets individuals they deem "lolcows," often doxing and harassing them.
  • While some consider concerns about Kiwi Farms to be moral panic, their actions can be harmful.
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