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Online punching bags
Crofton, MarylandEmail: Edward McSweegan - emcsweegan@verizon.net The Scientist 2005, 19(5):8
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Unfortunately, Professor Wolniak's experiences as an online punching-bag are not extreme or unusual.[1]
Since 1995, I have been the subject of similar attacks on message boards and Usenet groups devoted to infectious diseases. To date, my name has been mentioned 1,720 times in posted messages containing false information and wild accusations. Some of my colleagues have fared even worse on these same boards and groups; one favorite target has racked up an impressive 6,870 hate-filled messages.
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