How one woman destroyed the online reputations of more than 145 people, aided by "complaint sites" in the US and platforms like Google that rarely intervene (Kashmir Hill/New York Times)

Kashmir Hill / New York Times:
How one woman destroyed the online reputations of more than 145 people, aided by “complaint sites” in the US and platforms like Google that rarely intervene  —  Outrageous lies destroyed Guy Babcock's online reputation.  When he went hunting for their source, what he discovered was worse than he could have imagined.



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