If the media stopped identifying the names of those who commit mass shootings, would fewer happen?

[Billy000]

Beyond just the name, the media attempts to explore who this person is/was. Is the media attention the reason why mass shootings in the US have increased? That's my theory. I don't even think all of them are psychopaths. They just emotionally detach themselves from the crime. The end justifies the means which is their notoriety.

 

[fncceo]

They just emotionally detach themselves from the crime.

Pretty much the text book definition of a psychopath.

 

[rightwinger]

Be worth a try

 

[Billy000]

They just emotionally detach themselves from the crime.

Pretty much the text book definition of a psychopath.

No, a psychopath already has the detachment. They don't need to will it.

 

[aaronleland]

I think it's more the sensationalism added by the 24 hour news stations. The media has to report the identity of the person who did it. And of course if the shooter wrote some manifesto the public wants to hear it. What the media does though is turns them into almost rock stars to other psychos. When a 24 hour news station spends over 12 hours a day covering just the shooting it's almost like they're running an ad for mass shooters.

 

[WinterBorn]

Some dickwad was on here today complaining that they didn't release the shooter's name or what kind of weapon he used. My first thought was "Good!".

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

"If the media stopped identifying the names of those who commit mass shootings, would fewer happen?"

No.

 

[fncceo]

Without names and stats, how are you going to do their card?

 

[Disir]

Beyond just the name, the media attempts to explore who this person is/was. Is the media attention the reason why mass shootings in the US have increased? That's my theory. I don't even think all of them are psychopaths. They just emotionally detach themselves from the crime. The end justifies the means which is their notoriety.

No.

 

[petro]

The only public attention the mass shooter should get is a very public execution.

 

[Kilroy2]

I tend to think that it is suicide tendencies but being the cowards that they are they can put the gun in their mouth. They also blame someone or something for the way their life has turned out and the hate overwhelms them. Then there is an enabler whom they believe wants them to do this. Anger, suicide tendencies, and enabler. So they take out as many as they can in the hope that the cops put them down. Yes that guy in El Paso gave up but still will get the death penalty in Texas.

 

[MisterBeale]

I. . . for one, think the media should just stop covering mass shooting entirely.

 

[mudwhistle]

Beyond just the name, the media attempts to explore who this person is/was. Is the media attention the reason why mass shootings in the US have increased? That's my theory. I don't even think all of them are psychopaths. They just emotionally detach themselves from the crime. The end justifies the means which is their notoriety.

If the media would stop accusing Trump and Trump supporters of being Nazis, racists, and homophobes, these shootings would become rare.

 

[JoeMoma]

I. . . for one, think the media should just stop covering mass shooting entirely.

I think the 24/7 coverage of the mass shooting does play into it. But there is no way the media is going to stop covering them.

 

[Taz]

I. . . for one, think the media should just stop covering mass shooting entirely.

I think the 24/7 coverage of the mass shooting does play into it. But there is no way the media is going to stop covering them.

So you just want to ignore them and not deal with the problem. Got it.

 

[Taz]

Beyond just the name, the media attempts to explore who this person is/was. Is the media attention the reason why mass shootings in the US have increased? That's my theory. I don't even think all of them are psychopaths. They just emotionally detach themselves from the crime. The end justifies the means which is their notoriety.

If the media would stop accusing Trump and Trump supporters of being Nazis, racists, and homophobes, these shootings would become rare.

How do you link the shootings to that?

 

[JoeMoma]

I. . . for one, think the media should just stop covering mass shooting entirely.

I think the 24/7 coverage of the mass shooting does play into it. But there is no way the media is going to stop covering them.

So you just want to ignore them and not deal with the problem. Got it.

No! Now go **** yourself.

 

[pismoe]

Beyond just the name, the media attempts to explore who this person is/was. Is the media attention the reason why mass shootings in the US have increased? That's my theory. I don't even think all of them are psychopaths. They just emotionally detach themselves from the crime. The end justifies the means which is their notoriety.

------------------------------------------ I think that you and I agree on this . Maybe a picture and general details like age , race , criminal record but that's about all that should be breathlessly reported by media. Stuff like motive , upbringing and motive are unimportant to me or most people , imo . . Then again , its supposed to be a Free Press so I guess that anything can be reported and spun by the media Billy000 .

 

[mudwhistle]

Beyond just the name, the media attempts to explore who this person is/was. Is the media attention the reason why mass shootings in the US have increased? That's my theory. I don't even think all of them are psychopaths. They just emotionally detach themselves from the crime. The end justifies the means which is their notoriety.

If the media would stop accusing Trump and Trump supporters of being Nazis, racists, and homophobes, these shootings would become rare.

How do you link the shootings to that?

Easy....with common-sense.
In almost every case these shootings have turned out to be Bernie or Liz Warren supporters.
This latest shooting has been practically erased from the headlines overnight because the perp turned out to be another angry leftist.

 

[Taz]

Beyond just the name, the media attempts to explore who this person is/was. Is the media attention the reason why mass shootings in the US have increased? That's my theory. I don't even think all of them are psychopaths. They just emotionally detach themselves from the crime. The end justifies the means which is their notoriety.

If the media would stop accusing Trump and Trump supporters of being Nazis, racists, and homophobes, these shootings would become rare.

How do you link the shootings to that?

Easy....with common-sense.
In almost every case these shootings have turned out to be Bernie or Liz Warren supporters.
This latest shooting has been practically erased from the headlines overnight because the perp turned out to be another angry leftist.

It was one guy.