It seems you can blame the internet for just about anything these days. Some conservationists are now blaming the internet for increasing the threats to various endangered species. The argument is that because people can buy and sell such endangered species online, it’s increasing the threats to those animals. Of course, it’s easy to blame the internet, but why not focus on actually blaming those individuals responsible for the trades — and rather than lashing out at a communications platform, why not look for ways to use the internet to help stop such illegal trades? If this is happening online, that also means a record is left and it’s easier to track down those responsible.
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