Melech 9,900 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 A Google Chrome plugin with the seemingly innocent name of "Coincidence Detector" has one sole purpose: compiling and exposing the identities the names in three sets of parentheses — i.e., (((Fleishman))) — on web pages. As Mic detailed in a story earlier this week, white supremacists have begun using the construction, called an "(((echo)))," to single out Jewish figures in media and entertainment for harassment online, particularly on Twitter. The extension, which is in use by 2,473 users and boasts a rating of 5 out of 5 stars, is currently available for download in the Google Chrome store. (Update: As of 6:35 AM Eastern on June 3, 2016, the app is no longer available for download from the Google Chrome store.) It is connected to a database of names that is regularly updated. With the click of a button, users are able to refresh Coincidence Detector to make sure their list of known Jews and other "anti-whites" reflects the most recent additions to the database. Coincidence Detector, which was uploaded by "altrightmedia" — a nod to the alt-right, a fringe conservative movement newly emboldened by the popularity of Donald Trump — boasts that it "can help you detect total coincidences about who has been involved in certain political movements and media empires." "Coincidence Detector": The Google Chrome Extension White Supremacists Use to Track Jews A Google Chrome plugin with the seemingly innocent name of "Coincidence Detector" has one sole purpose: compiling and exposing the identities the names in three sets of parentheses — i.e., (((Fleishman))) — on web pages. As Mic detailed in a story earlier this week, white supremacists have begun using the construction, called an "(((echo)))," to single out Jewish figures in media and entertainment for harassment online, particularly on Twitter. For instance, using the extension and then navigating to one of our bios yields the following: The extension, which is in use by 2,473 users and boasts a rating of 5 out of 5 stars, is currently available for download in the Google Chrome store. (Update: As of 6:35 AM Eastern on June 3, 2016, the app is no longer available for download from the Google Chrome store.) It is connected to a database of names that is regularly updated. With the click of a button, users are able to refresh Coincidence Detector to make sure their list of known Jews and other "anti-whites" reflects the most recent additions to the database. Coincidence Detector, which was uploaded by "altrightmedia" — a nod to the alt-right, a fringe conservative movement newly emboldened by the popularity of Donald Trump — boasts that it "can help you detect total coincidences about who has been involved in certain political movements and media empires." T T While most people targeted by the white supremacist app only have the (((echo))) around their surnames, more prominent Jewish figures in the media — such as business mogul and former mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg — have parentheses around their entire names. If a white supremacist using Coincidence Detector believes that a person pushing a Jewish, "anti-white agenda" has been excluded from (((echo))) targeting by the app, the user submits the name of the offending Jew to a centralized database controlled by Coincidence Detector's designer using the "Support" tab on the page. https://mic.com/articles/145105/coincidence-detector-the-google-extension-white-supremacists-use-to-track-jews#.rewjmpeS9 disgustign and scary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iCpro 14,846 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 What the actual f--k That's actually terrifying 08, 09, 11, 13, 16, 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Aurora 99 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 ❀⋆Once Upon A Dream⋆❀ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUO YI 6,089 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 x1000000+3 The night sky tells all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LePetitGAGABLover 21,234 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Whats up with all the hate that Jews get. Like, did I miss something historical? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miky 9,588 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 YES, all Tumblr pseudo SJWs, get on it! Too many people here with moral superiority complex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwontell 7,312 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Apps, making everyone's lives better...even neo-nazi's "was uploaded by "altrightmedia" — a nod to the alt-right, a fringe conservative movement newly emboldened by the popularity of Donald Trump" What. A. Surprise. ATTENTION: (bad) jokes and sarcasm are still a thing, so don't take everything I say literally. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio 27,829 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 7 minutes ago, LePetitMonstr said: Whats up with all the hate that Jews get. Like, did I miss something historical? Many people believe Jews killed Jesus though If I'm not mistaken Romans or Arabs killed him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 2 hours ago, LePetitMonstr said: Whats up with all the hate that Jews get. Like, did I miss something historical? I guess because Jews are a really small ethnic group in the world but still really successful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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