The Case of Lindsey Stone’s Online Shaming

The Case of Lindsey Stone’s Online Shaming

What was Lindsey Stone shamed for? And what happened to her after the incident? In October 2012, Lindsey Stone was publicly shamed for posting a disrespectful photo on Facebook, where she posed behind the cemetery sign that read “Silence and Respect.” The photo became the centerpiece of Stone’s online presence for two years until an online reputation agent agreed to take her case pro bono to create her a new online identity. Keep reading for the story of Lindsey Stone’s public shaming.

Barack Obama: Democratic Nomination in 2008

Barack Obama: Democratic Nomination in 2008

When did Barack Obama get the Democratic nomination? Why was this such an important step on his journey to president? For Barack Obama, the Democratic nomination changed his life. After traveling and campaigning, Obama secured the nomination and was officially declared the Democratic nominee for president. Read more about Barack Obama, the Democratic nomination, and what it meant.

Max Mosley Scandal: Nazi-Themed Orgies?

Max Mosley Scandal: Nazi-Themed Orgies?

What happened to Max Mosley after the Nazi orgy scandal? What was the outcome of his court battle with the News of the World? In 2008, News of the World published a story about Max Mosley’s involvement in “sick” Nazi-themed orgies. İn response, Mosley sued the News of the World, and surprisingly, won the case. Strangely, the scandal made Max Mosley even more popular than he was before. Here is how the Max Mosley scandal unfolded and what happened in its aftermath.

The Mike Daisey Scandal: Lying to Tell the Truth?

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What was Mike Daisey’s monologue about? What elements of the monologue were inaccurate or completely made up? And what was the public reaction to Daisey’s fiasco? In 2010, monologue writer and performer Mike Daisey committed literary fraud. He invented details in a non-fiction monologue about working conditions in Apple factories that he performed on the podcast This American Life, among other venues. In response, Daisey was publicly shamed. Read about the Mike Daisey’s monologue scandal, how it unfolded, and what happened in its aftermath.