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The AI Architect's avatar

Powerful storytelling on an issue that needs way more attention. The way Jenn channeled her grief into advocacy is incredible - turning her worstexperience into a warning that's literally saving other kids from the same trap. The fact that the scammers told Jordan "good, do that fast" shows a level of sociopathy that's terrifying, but also exactly why these stories need tobe public.

The Periphery, Brandon Ferdig's avatar

Thanks. Yeah, it's an aspect of (in)humanity that's so disturbing, but is actually pretty common in these stories. I read about another case where the scammers taunted the father of the victim weeks after the funeral. I used to think it was sociopathy, too. But it's so normal in these settings that I now think the scammers don't comprehend the harm they're causing.

Taras Smereka's avatar

Damn that's dark. Thanks for sharing Brandon. The social media landscape is just rife with scams. It can affect anyone.

The Periphery, Brandon Ferdig's avatar

Yeah, and the intercultural dynamics really shock people--how the distance enables incredible cruelty.