# Online hate and party responsibility

Source URL: https://polimeme.com/discussion/thread_30fd01106eddc3f4
First seen: 2026-08-24 11:40 UTC · Latest activity: 2026-08-27 04:00 UTC
6 core pieces, 2 related pieces

## Summary

Party leaders and public figures face pressure to condemn threats, dehumanization and violent rhetoric in comment sections and on social platforms. One line demands clear distance and stronger moderation, while another warns that open political conflict still needs room for disagreement and sharp speech.

## Core contention

Should parties and public figures draw a hard line against violent online rhetoric, or protect broad political speech even when debate turns harsh?

## Argument map

1. Public condemnation from a politician's own camp can curb abuse and protect democratic participation. — Thea Joramo Lysne (Agenda Magasin), Ola Svenneby (Dagsavisen)
2. Silence or ambiguity from figures like Sylvi Listhaug and FrP normalizes violent rhetoric and lowers the threshold for threats. — Thea Joramo Lysne (Dagsavisen)
3. Political frustration, media incentives and platform algorithms help turn anger into organized hate and sympathy for hard-right politics. — Linn Stalsberg (Agenda Magasin)

## Fault line

The split runs between stricter distancing and moderation versus tolerance for provocative but lawful speech.

## New element

The focus now sits on the duty of parties and leaders to answer threats and hate, with the Skjervø case sharpening that demand.

## European relevance

European parties face the same tension between free political conflict and the online spread of abuse, threats and violent glorification.

## Distinct theses in this debate

- Dolly Parton shows that one can be broadly beloved and still support rights causes; in a polarized era, silence is itself political.
- Strong public condemnation of abuse is necessary, especially from one's own political camp, and normalizing violent rhetoric risks democratic participation.
- Economic inequality, political rhetoric, media incentives, and platform algorithms together help turn political frustration into organized hatred and sympathy for hard-right politics.
- The normalisation of violent rhetoric online is dangerous, and figures like Sylvi Listhaug and FrP should actively distance themselves from it rather than remaining silent or ambiguous.
- A vigorous public debate can be legitimate even when a politician is provocative, but the level of threats against Skjervø makes it necessary to listen to his concerns and consider measures against online hate.

## Pieces

- 2026-08-27 04:00 UTC — [Dolly Parton kan bli den sista som älskas av alla](https://www.aftonbladet.se/ledare/a/GxnpgV/dolly-parton-kan-bli-den-sista-som-alskas-av-alla) — Zina Al-Dewany (Aftonbladet) [sv]
- 2026-08-24 09:55 UTC — [Mer Kardemomme by i kommentarfeltene, takk](https://agendamagasin.no/debatt/mer-kardemomme-by-i-kommentarfeltene-takk) — Thea Joramo Lysne (Agenda Magasin) [no]
- 2026-08-24 04:00 UTC — [Mer Kardemomme by i kommentarfeltene, takk](https://www.dagsavisen.no/kommentar/mer-kardemomme-by-i-kommentarfeltene-takk/10490385) — Thea Joramo Lysne (Dagsavisen) [no]
- 2026-08-19 07:00 UTC — [Hvor kommer forakten på nettet fra?](https://agendamagasin.no/kommentarer/hvor-kommer-forakten-pa-nettet-fra) — Linn Stalsberg (Agenda Magasin) [no]
- 2026-08-17 17:09 UTC — [Behandlingen Skjervø blir møtt med, er rett og slett uakseptabel](https://www.dagsavisen.no/debatt/noe-ma-sies-om-gaute-borstad-skjervo/10483430) — Ola Svenneby (Dagsavisen) [no]
- 2026-08-26 15:30 UTC — [Også når hensikten er god, må vi tørre å spørre hvor grensen skal gå](https://www.dagsavisen.no/debatt/den-lille-diktatoren-i-hodet/10495004) — Timofey Postovoy null (Dagsavisen) [no]

### Related

- 2026-08-26 17:49 UTC — [Lisa Magnusson: Dolly Parton var inte feg – bara ovanlig i vår tid](https://www.dn.se/ledare/lisa-magnusson-dolly-parton-var-inte-feg-bara-ovanlig-i-var-tid) — Lisa Magnusson (Dagens Nyheter) [sv]
- 2026-08-17 10:37 UTC — [Hvor kommer forakten på nettet fra?](https://agendamagasin.no/kommentarer/hvor-tar-de-sin-forakt-fra) — Linn Stalsberg (Agenda Magasin) [no]