Internet Backlash Backlash
from the the-geek-reporters-fight-back dept
So, following the past few days' high profile attacks on big name websites, there have been a few reports about the death of the internet. Now, however, the backlash to that backlash has begun as reporters from all over are talking about why everyone is over reacting. To be honest, I didn't think too many people were out screaming about the end of the internet, but the folks at the San Jose Merc, Salon.com, and News.com (and that's all I've checked so far) are all running reports telling everyone that every thing is just fine, and to move right along, because (you guessed it) there's nothing to see here.
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