Comments on: Smiley Kikuchi vs. the Internet http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/ a web journal on Japan and elsewhere Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Global Voices Online » Japan: On Twitter, nobody knows you’re a bot http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/comment-page-1/#comment-23096 Global Voices Online » Japan: On Twitter, nobody knows you’re a bot Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:24:50 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/#comment-23096 [...] adage have become clear in recent years, high-profile slander cases having exposed the dangers of relying too heavily on online anonymity. Government institutions, companies, media organizations and advertising agencies have similarly [...] [...] adage have become clear in recent years, high-profile slander cases having exposed the dangers of relying too heavily on online anonymity. Government institutions, companies, media organizations and advertising agencies have similarly [...]

]]> By: Adamu http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/comment-page-1/#comment-22712 Adamu Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:58:56 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/#comment-22712 One thing that I forgot to emphasize was that Kikuchi is still posting pictures of gyoza on his blog and accepting comments. So the police involvement has actually enabled him to maintain his online presence. If only the same protection could be guaranteed to regular internet users, maybe more would take the risk of identifying themselves! One thing that I forgot to emphasize was that Kikuchi is still posting pictures of gyoza on his blog and accepting comments. So the police involvement has actually enabled him to maintain his online presence. If only the same protection could be guaranteed to regular internet users, maybe more would take the risk of identifying themselves!

]]> By: Adamu http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/comment-page-1/#comment-22710 Adamu Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:17:37 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/#comment-22710 Your point about knowing the letter of the law is an important one that deserves further attention. But I don't see this particular case as one of mere insult. As I am sure you have noticed Japan often seems less like a nation of laws but a nation of victims and aggressors as the police lead the narrative with seemingly irrefutable charges and emotional depictions of the victim. Maybe this is part of the reason why the letter of the law comes up so infrequently when laypeople discuss these kinds of issues. Your point about knowing the letter of the law is an important one that deserves further attention.

But I don’t see this particular case as one of mere insult. As I am sure you have noticed Japan often seems less like a nation of laws but a nation of victims and aggressors as the police lead the narrative with seemingly irrefutable charges and emotional depictions of the victim. Maybe this is part of the reason why the letter of the law comes up so infrequently when laypeople discuss these kinds of issues.

]]> By: Curzon http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/comment-page-1/#comment-22701 Curzon Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:26:49 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/#comment-22701 Article 231 of the Criminal Code people, look it up. Insulting in Japan is a crime. Article 231 of the Criminal Code people, look it up. Insulting in Japan is a crime.

]]> By: Benjamin http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/comment-page-1/#comment-22700 Benjamin Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:58:40 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/#comment-22700 So why don't articles that appear in Japanese tabloids and newspapers have bylines? So why don’t articles that appear in Japanese tabloids and newspapers have bylines?

]]> By: Mutantfrog Travelogue » Blog Archive » The Curious Case of Smiley Kikuchi http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/comment-page-1/#comment-22699 Mutantfrog Travelogue » Blog Archive » The Curious Case of Smiley Kikuchi Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:46:48 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/#comment-22699 [...] New essay up at Neojaponisme! This time I am peeved about the local media reaction to Japan’s first major arrest of rogue commenters, on the blog of a B-list celebrity you’ve probably never heard of. Potential stalkers, consider yourselves warned! [...] [...] New essay up at Neojaponisme! This time I am peeved about the local media reaction to Japan’s first major arrest of rogue commenters, on the blog of a B-list celebrity you’ve probably never heard of. Potential stalkers, consider yourselves warned! [...]

]]> By: Smiley Kikuchi vs. the Internet | take a TECKnews http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/comment-page-1/#comment-22698 Smiley Kikuchi vs. the Internet | take a TECKnews Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:44:20 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/#comment-22698 [...] post by Néojaponisme and software by Elliott Back Categories: Uncategorized Posted By: Last Edit: 18 Feb 2009 [...] [...] post by Néojaponisme and software by Elliott Back Categories: Uncategorized Posted By: Last Edit: 18 Feb 2009 [...]

]]> By: Adamu http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/comment-page-1/#comment-22697 Adamu Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:43:58 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/#comment-22697 I take it all back - the internet is EVIL!!!!! I take it all back – the internet is EVIL!!!!!

]]> By: Wikipedia » Smiley Kikuchi vs. the Internet http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/comment-page-1/#comment-22696 Wikipedia » Smiley Kikuchi vs. the Internet Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:41:12 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/#comment-22696 [...] Néojaponisme wrote an interesting post today on Smiley Kikuchi vs. the InternetHere’s a quick excerptRecently there has been a fascinating media circus over the referral to prosecutors (charged without being physically arrested) of 18 internet users on suspicion of making false accusations towards a fairly minor comedian. While this may be the first case of several individuals charged at once for so-called enjo (炎上) flame attacks, the case relies on the same-old “the internet is scary!” whining from mass media dinosaurs. For almost a decade now, internet users have been falsely accusing c [...] [...] Néojaponisme wrote an interesting post today on Smiley Kikuchi vs. the InternetHere’s a quick excerptRecently there has been a fascinating media circus over the referral to prosecutors (charged without being physically arrested) of 18 internet users on suspicion of making false accusations towards a fairly minor comedian. While this may be the first case of several individuals charged at once for so-called enjo (炎上) flame attacks, the case relies on the same-old “the internet is scary!” whining from mass media dinosaurs. For almost a decade now, internet users have been falsely accusing c [...]

]]> By: 2ch http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/comment-page-1/#comment-22695 2ch Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:37:21 +0000 http://neojaponisme.com/2009/02/18/smiley-kikuchi-vs-the-internet/#comment-22695 Needless to say, Adam Richards is a murderer himself? Needless to say, Adam Richards is a murderer himself?

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