Digital Anarchy in the Name of Freedom: Nepali Society's Moral Decline
Summary
A commentary warns that Nepali social media is fueling abuse, misinformation and character assassination instead of healthy debate. It cites disaster-related false posts, vulgar comments targeting victims, and growing polarization as signs of moral decline.
Key Points
- The piece argues that freedom of expression is being abused on social media through obscenity, hate speech and character assassination.
- It says misinformation during disasters can deepen fear, confusion and mistrust, and even become organized digital crime.
- The article warns that online polarization in Nepal is intensifying along political, ethnic and religious lines.
- It cites communal tensions in places including Nepalgunj, Malangawa, Birgunj and Sunsari as danger signals.
