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BetaBoston had a related story looking at technical assistance to victims of domestic abuse. http://betaboston.com/news/2014/05/07/as-domestic-abuse-goes... I think this link has been posted on HN previously but I can't find it. Apologies for not crediting the person who posted it.

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This is one of the most powerful examples I like to use when defending the importance of online privacy and anonymity. Victims of domestic abuse have just as much right to use the internet as anyone else, and their lives could be in danger if their privacy/security is compromised.

I wish this comment was higher up.

From the article : “The question I always asked was how does someone end up in that situation?” her best friend said. “And the answer — from having witnessed it — is, gradually.”

Just like every privacy issue, every human rights abuse, abuse of power etc - when things happen gradually, most people don't notice, and when they notice, it is too late.

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