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Re:Statement from Edward Snowden in Moscow by marshray on Monday July 01, 2013 @06:41PM (#5974148)
Wikileaks is generally reactionary, i.e., they rely upon others to bring them leaks which they publish. The organization steadfastly denies going out to acquire the information themselves.
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Re:Statement from Edward Snowden in Moscow by mtowle on Monday July 01, 2013 @06:53PM (#5974223)
>reactionary

In certain contexts, that word means 'counter-revolutionary', so be careful when using it to describe WikiLeaks. It's good that you had the presence of mind to include that i.e.! ;)

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Re:Statement from Edward Snowden in Moscow by marshray on Monday July 01, 2013 @07:35PM (#5974485)
Ooh, thanks for pointing that out.
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Re:Statement from Edward Snowden in Moscow by olefoo on Monday July 01, 2013 @07:36PM (#5974494)
As a copyeditor; 'reactive' might be a better word to communicate the meaning you intend.
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Re:Statement from Edward Snowden in Moscow by marshray on Tuesday July 02, 2013 @01:05AM (#5975939)
That was indeed the word I was searching for. Thanks!
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