Fun fact buried in this: Americans searched for information on neo-Nazi and other far-right organizations 10 times as frequently last year as they did for info on jihadism. washingtonpost.com/world/national…
This also highlights challenges of fighting terrorist propaganda online: unless you deny server access (always temporary) or capture chief propagandists (very difficult), you're looking at an extremely brief takedown. & any takedown is temporary as long as the org has supporters
And, lastly: the internet makes it easy for anyone who sympathizes with an organization to spread information—including false info & messaging not in line w/ official organizational strategies. Not always a boon: creates serious command & control issues.
