When it comes to the types of media that influence society’s perception of hate crimes the main one is the Internet which is also known as the Net. This can be narrowed down to social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter. These hate crimes can be seen on TV or read in newspapers, but the majority of people see them on the Internet. The promotion of hatred is widespread, and the Internet is a relatively cheap and accessible means of connecting similarly minded people across the world and coalescing their belief system. The Net is a sophisticated tool for recruitment and unification because it provides links between hate movements that were previously diverse or fractured and facilitates the creation of a collective identity and empowering
