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[–] [email protected] 102 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I thought this image had already been vehemently claimed as not the guy, in order to stop putting this guy at risk.

Internet must stop chasing updoots as a priority over chasing the right information.

[–] [email protected] 45 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Risk of what? Hugs and cheers?

[–] [email protected] 30 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Being targeted by the FBI as a way to show action being taken.

Or weird nerds doing the Smithers thing.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago

I Think they might have seen this picture already!

I am not an expert obviously so I will admit I might be wrong here, but overall I feel the likelihood is pretty low.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Yeah because the alphabet gang needs a reason and a crazy "smithers" thinks reasonable and logically? I mean you might as well say it's not safe in NYC for anyone. Quit your pearl clutching and live a little deliciously.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

That doesn't mean we need to help them with their propaganda.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Even they are gonna have a hard time justifying a conviction with "b-but we saw it in a meme!", I think.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Reprisals and doxxing.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If it's not him, I'm happy to share this image far and wide. If it is him, I'd feel a bit dirty about doing the police a favor and get everyone looking for the guy.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If its not him, you are terrifying and doxxing an innocent person with a lovely smile.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

That's true, I'd prefer not to share this image at all, I don't think it's helpful.