If any good can come out of this ugly, sad fiasco, it’s if people start reflecting a little more before they jump into the fray. From Hilzoy:
To the people who jumped on the bandwagon: think about the responsibilities that come with having an audience. When a story like this hits, you can try to convince people to withhold judgment until the facts are in, or you can lose your head along with everyone else.
He was speaking broadly, but given the powerful urge us social media types feel to get out there right away and start sounding off, that’s a message bloggers should take to heart.
