A third category of things that are distinct from the classic Streisand effect, but similar enough that it is often worth discussing them together, is counterproductive secrecy. That is, cases where, instead of causing information spread by attempting to change the actions of others, you cause it by being ostentatiously secretive yourself.
One thing that would be very useful to me is a good name for this effect, as distinct from the Streisand effect. Like I said in the piece, they’re clearly related, but I think distinct enough to merit separate terms, and having a good name would help clarify the conceptual space.
Anyone know any good cases of secrecy (as opposed to censorship) spectacularly backfiring?
Jefferey Epstein didn’t himself? The saying turned into a meme and although it has yet to be proven, it still holds weight for many who doubt his death was conveniently “self inflicted”.
One thing that would be very useful to me is a good name for this effect, as distinct from the Streisand effect. Like I said in the piece, they’re clearly related, but I think distinct enough to merit separate terms, and having a good name would help clarify the conceptual space.
Anyone know any good cases of secrecy (as opposed to censorship) spectacularly backfiring?
Jefferey Epstein didn’t himself? The saying turned into a meme and although it has yet to be proven, it still holds weight for many who doubt his death was conveniently “self inflicted”.
I don’t see the connection to counterproductive secrecy.