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The discussion revolves around the nature and implications of the Wikileaks cables, questioning their origins, the motivations behind their release, and the broader impact on transparency and media. It touches on aspects of international diplomacy, media ethics, and public interest.

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  • Some participants inquire whether the Wikileaks cables were sold documents or if they were intercepted communications.
  • Questions are raised about the traceability of the leaker and the focus of the leaks on US diplomatic activities globally.
  • There is speculation about the strategy behind releasing the leaks in stages rather than all at once, with suggestions that it may be to maintain media attention and revenue.
  • One participant mentions that the individual responsible for the leaks is reportedly incarcerated and discusses the historical context of Wikileaks gaining credibility.
  • Concerns are expressed about the potential impact of the head of Wikileaks facing allegations of misconduct on public support for the organization.
  • The role of leaked information in generating public interest and media sales is highlighted as a significant factor in the ongoing coverage.

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Participants express various viewpoints on the motivations behind the leaks and the implications for transparency, indicating that multiple competing views remain without consensus.

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There are unresolved questions regarding the methods of information acquisition and the ethical implications of the leaks, as well as the potential motivations of both the leaker and Wikileaks as an organization.

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What are these Wikileaks cables? Were these some paper/electronic documents sold by someone to Wikileaks website? Or, is it that when cables were being sent they were tapped and sold later? Could't the 'leaker' be traced? Are these leaks only focused on the US diplomacy or the US diplomatic missions activities round the world? Why are they releasing the leaks in steps? For the last few days everyday new leaks are coming out, why not all at once? Do the website earn any money by this?

Do you think such a 'leakage'/'transparency' a good thing?
 
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jackson6612 said:
Hi

What are these Wikileaks cables? Were these some paper/electronic documents sold by someone to Wikileaks website? Or, is it that when cables were being sent they were tapped and sold later? Could't the 'leaker' be traced? Are these leaks only focused on the US diplomacy or the US diplomatic missions activities round the world? Why are they releasing the leaks in steps? For the last few days everyday new leaks are coming out, why not all at once? Do the website earn any money by this?

Do you think such a 'leakage'/'transparency' a good thing?

I think the person (a military) responsible for leaking to wikileaks is already behind bars. Not only the US, but many other countries were "victims" in past years (how wikileaks gained credibility in the first place). They were generally seen positively then. The leaks are released in steps because wikileaks wants to be in the news as long as it can (common goal to any media), because yes, they do make money by being talked about by millions of people for a long period of time. Once the entire US military files are released, there may be not much left for them to do.

Of course, now that the head is being accused of sexual aggressions, it should make the site lose some support (although it's rather coincidental that this story comes out now specifically). However, for the general press, the leaked information and the whole story in general is pure gold, because the general public will buy the newspaper. Now what could be more intriguing than information labeled "top secret" by the top agencies?
 


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