[huridocs-tech] Nua Internet Surveys: Hate spreads across the Internet

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BBC Online Network: Hate spreads across the Internet

2002-07-10:
The number of websites promoting violence and racism has risen
dramatically following September 11, reports the BBC.

This is according to a new report published by the Simon Wiesenthal
Center.

The report found that there are 3,300 'problematic' websites in
existence, up from 2,600 a year ago.

In particular, the number of Internet sites supporting suicide bombers
has grown to around 100 since last year's terrorist attacks on the US.

The Simon Wiesenthal Center also noticed a change in the tactics used
by racist and violent groups on the Internet.

Rather than attempting to recruit directly via the Net, such groups
are now focusing on spreading their messages with games and music.

Researchers also found that the Internet is being used to create
alliances between different groups who have a common enemy.

In particular, there was evidence that white supremacists and Islamic
extremists were linking up against a perceived common Jewish enemy.



RELATED LINKS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_2117000/2117527.stm

http://www.wiesenthal.com/index.cfm



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