CNN implied threat against redditor over Trump-CNN GIF ignites Internet
Found on Ars Technica on Thursday, 06 July 2017
CNN reported on the source, who uses the Reddit username "HanAssholeSolo," and reserved the right to expose his identity later if he did not change his online behavior.
That implied threat led to a widespread negative response, with some accusing CNN of bullying or blackmail. CNN later issued a statement, saying that the individual's name had been withheld for his safety and no deal was reached.
Freedom of speech not so much it seems. While it is okay to walk over everybody when it seems newsworthy, CNN seems to have a really thin skin when it is at the receiving end of the laughter; and then decides to threaten. CNN just lost a ton of reputation.