As the Internet has gained in influence in China, the "human search engine" and "internet mob" has also made itself increasingly known. We've discussed several such stories here, including the case of Wang Qianyuan. In the past, some unknown government bureau might have simply issued an edict banning this behavior... but in a hopeful sign of the maturing legal system in … [Read more...] about Senior judges discuss "human search engine"
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Internet Lynch Mob gets their Fan
Roland at ESWN gives us this excellent account of the Internet Lynch Mob again blindly rushing after a target... and sadly, this time, it's gotten the wrong person. Fan Xiaohua (范晓华) produced the official statement form the Mianzhu Communist Party Committee: "Comrade Fan Xiaohua (范晓华) has not been to Mianyang since May 12. She has not been to the May 1st Plaza of Mianyang. … [Read more...] about Internet Lynch Mob gets their Fan
Internet Mob Rides Again – Liaoning Bitch-Girl
Zhang Ya (张雅) (UPDATE: New name, see more below) has become the latest target of the Internet lynch mob. She is a 21 year old girl from Liaoning, and probably receiving far more hostility than even Grace Wang. Here is her crime: … [Read more...] about Internet Mob Rides Again – Liaoning Bitch-Girl
Chinese Internet Mob – Morality Police
Students from Sichuan high school were evacuated from their classrooms on May 12th due to the earthquake. A few decide to record themselves having some fun. They mock the idea of casualties (one girl says she's not worried about her parents, only the singers of Twins); they say they hope there's an earthquake every day. … [Read more...] about Chinese Internet Mob – Morality Police
Wang Qianyuan and the Internet Lynch Mob
- written by Tang Buxi, May 7th 2008 The debate over the Internet lynch mob's attack of Wang Qianyuan continues. Roland at ESWN brings us this exchange between one of Grace Wang's supporters at Duke and members of the Chinese community. Grace Wang's self-stated goal was to help the two sides "communicate", but the final results show that hasn't happened. Unfortunately, many … [Read more...] about Wang Qianyuan and the Internet Lynch Mob