David Moscrop
Role at the time: Author and political commentator
Condemned
Statement summary
David Moscrop calls for imprisonment in response to the Times' account of DraftKings targeting losing gamblers.
“Lock them up and forget they exist.”
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Moscrop quote-posted the New York Times account of DraftKings directing promotions toward losing gamblers. Moscrop responded by calling for imprisonment.
Why we used this label
Reference point: DraftKings' alleged use of AI-targeted promotions to exploit vulnerable gamblers. The demand for punishment expresses rejection of the reported conduct.