Intimidation

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Intimidation is the use of threats to attempt to control behaviour, often by threats of violence.

Usage

Intimidation can be used as part of a cover-up, for example to try to prevent witnesses from giving testimony. Its effects are not entirely predictable however - it can be counter productive.

Integrity Initiative

The Integrity Initiative wanted to use intimidation as a tool against everybody who was publishing on the Internet and not in line with their view on things, ie views deemed too Russia friendly:
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• investigate sources of disinformation, perform threat assessment, and identify opportunities to combat false narratives
• debunk fake news and black PR operations
• discredit and intimidate the platforms broadcasting fake news
• promote democratic principles and criticize the Russian illiberal”

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References

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