Major Tom to Ground Control
I came across this post from 'Angry Salmond' while reading my Twitter feed yesterday, Angry Salmond being an irreverent, pro-nationalist 'doppelganger' for Scotland's former First Minister (Alex Salmond) who has a big following on social media.
Now the unfortunate slip of the tongue by a radio presenter is one thing, but I can't even begin to understand why someone would wish to exploit the sad death of David Bowie in this unpleasant way, not even to make a political point.
- I can't think of a scenario that could cause such elation followed by such sadness as this.
- @AngrySalmond Sadly on a with other vile comments on social media which do the Yes campaign so much damage
Mark Irvine Elsewhere The Daily Record was busy highlighting the bizarre Twitter posts of deranged 'Cybernats' on social media who were using the announcement of David Bowie's death to denounce the rock star for having the temerity to voice an opinion on Scotland's independence referendum.
Now the Cybernats are on the fringes of Scottish nationalism and their influence ought not to be exaggerated, but at the same time there are lots of ugly things being said routinely on social media which deserve to be challenged if you ask me.
Hence my Tweet to Angry Salmond since his comment about being elected at David Cameron's likely demise was intended for one purpose only: 'pour encourager les autres'.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/cybernat-trolls-take-twitter-abuse-7156522
'Cybernat' trolls take to Twitter to abuse pro-union David Bowie and his fans following star's death
BY RECORD REPORTER
BOWIE urged Scotland to 'stay with us' in one of the most high profile interventions in the independence referendum, sparking a backlash online.
PA - David Bowie
SO-CALLED 'cybernats' have taken to social media to ridicule David Bowie just hours after his death.
During the lead up to the independence referendum Bowie was an outspoken supporter of the Better Together campaign.
In a Brit award acceptance speech in February 2014 Kate Moss collected an award on the star's behalf and read out a statement from him which finished by saying: "Scotland, stay with us."
The statement prompted a strong backlash at the time from online campaigners for the yes campaign - who took issue with the London-born star speaking out.
But with the announcement of the star's death this morning, some took the opportunity to troll Bowie's grieving fans and promote their own cause.
