False Social Media Posts Regarding Attacks in Paris - Statement from Mizzou

[romanic]

Nov. 14, 2015
Social media posts expressing dismay that the tragedy in Paris is diverting media attention from events at the University of Missouri are being made by individuals from outside the Mizzou community in an attempt to create conflict. Our hearts go out to the citizens of Paris and all those affected by the tragic events of last night. While our community has faced difficulties over the past week, we express our sincere sympathy to those who have been affected by the events in Paris and remain committed to making Mizzou stronger and more inclusive.

http://missouri.edu/statements/statement-2015-11-14-false-reports.php

Conservatives are having field day posting up tweets and stuff from Mizzou "students" and other activists complaining about Paris overtaking the media attention away from their protests. I definitely think some activists feel as such, but I also think conservatives would charade as students to do just that as well.

[B2G]

1. How do they know

And who is positing comments then?

[msrizzo]

2. Not surprised.

Twitter can be a damned ugly place if you don't block the trolls. But right wingers tweet crap like it's their job, and in many cases I think it is.