Harassing Scientists- Coordinated Troll Attacks
Another often-used tactic to harass scientists is the creation of multiple accounts in social media by one person. These are then used to create the illusion of multiple interests with a common theme of a unified argument against a scientist or idea. They are used to post defamatory and false information and propagate it using Twitter's powerful reach. These highly coordinated troll attacks are likely orchestrated by a single person that creates a series of accounts that interact and reinforce each other. It creates an illusion of a codified message, when it is just one nutcase stirring the pot. It happened before, and after years of abuse an internet sleuth figured out who it was. She is a professional in California. When I was out there I met with her and she told me all about how it was a guy she was renting to that would use her computer. Sure. I've never posted her name or taken legal action. Both are still on the table. Stupid High Road. This week a whole ne