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Re:Call of Duty gaming community points to ‘swatting’ in Wic... by DoreenMichele on Friday December 29, 2017 @03:01PM (#16031607)
I haven't read all the comments here, but I am rather disturbed by the high focus I have seen so far on the police violence angle which largely glosses over the horror of an individual abusively and maliciously dispatching enormous power with a single prank call. That power is supposed to be available as protection, not as your personal means to settle an incredibly minor vendetta or whatever.
Re:Call of Duty gaming community points to ‘swatting’ in Wic... by swords on Saturday December 30, 2017 @04:09PM (#16037630)
It is absolutely disturbing that an individual would do that, but cops should be held to a much higher standard of morals and responsibility than civilians.
Re:Call of Duty gaming community points to ‘swatting’ in Wic... by DoreenMichele on Saturday December 30, 2017 @05:04PM (#16037896)
I don't happen to think that expecting the police to be ever more perfect while the ability of ordinary civilians to intentionally fool them climbs will solve this problem.