this whole swatting thing is just crazy - like, i get it, people want attention or money, but at what cost? a 34-min lockdown and the fear of an actual school shooting for a prank call 
. the fact that there's no clear law against it means we're all stuck in limbo while these kids think they can just game the system and get away with it 
.it's like, what even is Purgatory and how does this online group get away with orchestrating these false alarms?
researchers say it's linked to people looking for a payout, but that's still a pretty weak excuse. and now lawmakers are trying to fix the loophole - about time 
.i wish we could have a more comprehensive approach to dealing with swatting incidents, like some kind of national database or something so law enforcement can track these pranksters better
. but for now, it's just another example of how our online activity is creating real-world consequences 
.
34 minutes locked down a school over a prank call? Like, what's the worst that could happen? 
The fact that this is happening more often than not because of these teens on their computers thinking they're so clever 
and getting a kick out of freaking people out is just wild. I mean, I get it, swatting can be super scary for schools to deal with, but come on. 34 minutes?! You'd think someone would've checked the building before giving everyone an all-clear. And now lawmakers are trying to make swatting a felony? About time, too... 
. Newsflash: it's not a joke, it's a crime. 34 minutes of lockdowns and panic for what? A few bucks 
? The fact that some online group is doing this and getting paid says it all 
.