Not From the Onion: Army Says ‘Social Network’ Use Is a Sign of Radicalism

[myrobbins7]

These are some warning signs that that you have turned into a terrorist who will soon kill your co-workers, according to the U.S. military. You’ve recently changed your “choices in entertainment.” You have “peculiar discussions.” You “complain about bias,” you’re “socially withdrawn” and you’re frustrated with “mainstream ideologies.” Your “Risk Factors for Radicalization” include “Social Networks” and “Youth.”

Not From the Onion: Army Says 'Social Network' Use Is a Sign of Radicalism | Danger Room | Wired.com

But just last month we were being told that NOT using social networking was a sign of a problem.

Is not joining Facebook a sign you're a psychopath? Some employers and psychologists say staying away from social media is 'suspicious'

Is not joining Facebook a sign you're a psychopath? Some employers and psychologists say it's 'suspicious' | Mail Online

So which is it?

 

[n_huffhines]

Both. We're all suspects.

 

[therealUT]

Having read the article, I did not come away with the impression that being a part of online social networks is an indication of radicalization so much as it is a risk factor for radicalization.