Online ‘Pedophile Hunters’ Are Growing More Violent — and Going Viral
www.nytimes.com
With the rise of loosely moderated social media platforms, a fringe vigilante movement is experiencing a dangerous evolution.
  • @JayGray91@lemmy.zipEnglish
    31•6 days ago

    They can deflect doubt because they are hunting pedophiles.

    “You wouldn’t defend a pedophile now, would you?” - clout chasing violence monger

    • @BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3•6 days ago

      And if you haven’t found any pedophiles yet, well, I guess you’re not trying hard enough. Or maybe… you are one of them… 😠

      Can’t believe this needs an /s