http://www.dailydot.com/layer8/isis-terrorism-social-media-internet-countering-violent-extremism/
ISIS has taken control over the internet, using it as propaganda to recruit more people for their cause. They are particularly popular in posting videos of speeches made by their caliphate, and videos of beheadings, demolitions, and a multitude of war crimes in attempt to influence others. With the internet, they hope to reach millions as it is much easier than physically having to recruit. This use of online extremism can also be used as a threat tactic towards enemies. If they are threatened, they create a horrifying image to signify that them to 'back off.' This has been effective as we see more people from the east and west pledging themselves to the cause.
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It's no surprise that they would want to recruit fighters by using the internet. Nowadays, the internet is something that a lot people are so attach to. Great Post!
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