This page is intended for use by educators and provides links to resources that give additional background information related to examples of cyber vigilantism. Due to the nature of the topic, these resources may include language inappropriate for students.
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Examples cited in article
Stanley Cup Riots, Vancouver, BC
2011 Vancouver Stanley Cup riot, Wikipedia
Vancouverites fight back against rioters through social media, Vancouver Sun
A tale of two riots: the role of social media, Globe and Mail
Boston Marathon Bombing
Social Media: Big Lessons from the Boston Marathon Bombing, Government Technology
After bombings, social media informs (and misinforms), USA Today
Boston Marathon Bombings: Making Sense of the Social Media Blitz, Time
Justine Sacco's Tweet
Justine Sacco, PR executive fired over racist tweet, ‘ashamed’ , The Guardian
How One Stupid Tweet Blew Up Justine Sacco’s Life, New York Times Magazine
Why Justine Sacco wasn't the biggest problem during her Twitter storm, Big Think
Cecil the Lion
Cecil the Lion and Walter the Dentist, Snopes
Cecil the lion backlash: Where is dentist Walter Palmer?, CNN
Cecil internet rage forces dentist lion killer to hide & close clinic, RT
The Boy and the Gorilla
Witness Says Gorilla at Cincinnati Zoo Dragged Child 'Like a Raggedy-Ann Doll' CNN
After Cincinnati Zoo Kills Gorilla to Protect Toddler, Critics Attack Mother Chicago Tribune
Bullying the Mother of the Boy Who Fell into a Gorilla Enclosure is the Wrong Move Kenza Moller
Cincinnati Zoo deletes Twitter accounts over Harambe memes USA Today
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Social Media for Teachers: Guides, Resources, and Ideas, Edutopia
The Shaming of Lizzy Laxamana, Slate
Tacoma's Drunken Teacher, The News Tribune
Today's Catholic Teacher article
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