The War on Free Software Reporters - Part III - Doxing and LARPing

TL;DR


1. The article discusses the ongoing "war on free software reporters" and the tactics used to discredit and harass them. It highlights the case of Techrights, a website that focuses on reporting on issues related to free software and technology, and the attacks it has faced.

2. The article delves into the practice of "doxing," which involves the unauthorized release of personal information about an individual, often with the intent to harass or intimidate them. It describes how Techrights has been the target of such attacks, with its reporters and their families being subjected to doxing and other forms of harassment.

3. The article also addresses the phenomenon of "LARPing," or Live Action Role-Playing, in the context of these attacks on free software reporters. It suggests that some of the individuals involved in the harassment campaigns may be engaging in a form of online roleplay, blurring the line between reality and fiction and making it more difficult to address the underlying issues.

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