June 22, 2025
Translated: An Interesting Article Part 2
Videos of malicious pranks at establishments like restaurants and other eateries have been spreading on X. A prominent case that went viral in Japan several years ago involved a high school student (at the time) at a nationwide conveyor belt sushi chain, Sushiro. He licked tea cups and soy sauce dispensers, among other things, and uploaded a video of his actions to social media. When influencers on X blew it up, the store, the student’s name, and even their high school were identified in no time. The clip was amplified very quickly and he was doxxed. The very next day, Sushiro’s customer numbers plunged, and, though the exact link wasn’t clear, the company’s share price also collapsed, inflicting huge social and economic damage.
Later, the student and their parents apologized to Sushiro, but the company, saying it would “take strict measures,” effectively rejected the apology. A few days after that, the student is said to have voluntarily withdrawn from school. There’s no justification for the student’s behavior: they ought to compensate the store for its losses in good faith and, above all, reflect deeply on their actions.
Yet the posts about this incident were flooded with vitriolic comments such as “Don’t ever enter society again,” “Their parents are criminals, so they couldn’t possibly feel remorse,” and “Serves them right.” Tens of thousands of anonymous users ganged up online to savage a single minor who hadn’t even reached adulthood; what’s the difference between that and bullying or a collective lynching? This is not limited to this case; in Japan more broadly, victims of such online mobs end up marked by permanent “digital tattoos,” making it extremely difficult for them to find jobs or change careers.
Translated: An Interesting Article Part 2
Videos of malicious pranks at establishments like restaurants and other eateries have been spreading on X.
A prominent case that went viral in Japan several years ago involveding a high school student (at the time) at a nationwide conveyor belt sushi chain, Sushiro.
You can safely delete the phrase "(at the time)."
He licked some tea cups and soy sauce dispensers, among other things, and then uploaded a video of his actions to social media.
MY GUESS: When influencers on X blew it ucovered that clip, the store, the student’s name, and even their high school were identified in no time.
NOTE: The phrase "blew it" is confusing. Perhaps you mean "covered that clip."
The clip was amplified very quickly and he was doxxedOPTION A: The clip quickly went viral and he was doxxed.¶
OPTION B: The clip spread quickly and his identity was made public.
The very next day, Sushiro’s customer numbers plunged, and, though the exact link wasn’t clear, the company’s share price also collapsed, inflicting huge social and economic damage.
A few days after that, the student is said to have voluntarily withdrawn from school.
There’s no justification for the student’s behavior: they ought to compensate the store for its losses in good faith and, above all, reflect deeply on their actions.
This is not limited to this case; in Japan more broadly, victims of such online mobs end up marked by permanent “digital tattoos,” making it extremely difficult for them to find jobs or change careers.
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Interesting post. I fear this kind of behavior occurs in many countries. In many SNS post, there are incentives to do something outlandish.
July 6, 2025
Thank you for your corrections and feedback!
Translated: An Interesting Article Part 2
Videos of malicious pranks at establishments like restaurants and other eateries have been spreading on X.
A prominent case that went viral in Japan several years ago involved a high school student (at the time) at a nationwide conveyor belt sushi chain, Sushiro.
He licked tea cups and soy sauce dispensers, among other things, and uploaded a video of his actions to social media.
When influencers on X blew it up, the store, the student’s name, and even theirhis high school were identified in no time.
You used "he" in the previous sentence. For consistency, you might consider using "his" here as well; the same applies to all further instances of "they" or "their".
The clip was amplified very quickly and he was doxxed.
The very next day, Sushiro’s customer numbers plunged, and, though the exact link wasn’t clear, the company’s share price also collapsed, inflicting huge social and economic damage.
Later, the student and their parents apologized to Sushiro, but the company, saying it would “take strict measures,” effectively rejected the apology.
A few days after that, the student is said to have voluntarily withdrawn from school.
There’s no justification for the student’s behavior: they ought to compensate the store for its losses in good faith and, above all, reflect deeply on their actions.
Yet the posts about this incident were flooded with vitriolic comments such as “Don’t ever enter society again,” “Their parents are criminals, so they couldn’t possibly feel remorse,” and “Serves them right.” Tens of thousands of anonymous users ganged up online to savage a single minor who hadn’t even reached adulthood; what’s the difference between that and bullying or a collective lynching?
This is not limited to this case; in Japan more broadly, victims of such online mobs end up marked by permanent “digital tattoos,” making it extremely difficult for them to find jobs or change careers.
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Although the student's actions were indubitably repugnant, I feel that some of the comments definitely crossed the line. It's shocking how much the cloak of anonymity that social media affords can embolden and bring out the worst in its users. On a brighter note, good writing.
June 23, 2025
You’re right. The student’s actions were awful, and some comments went way too far. Thank you for your correction and feedback!
Translated: An Interesting Article Part 2
Videos of malicious pranks at establishments like restaurants and other eateries have been spreading on X.
He licked tea cups and soy sauce dispensers, among other things, and uploaded a video of his actions to social media.
When influencers on X blew it up, the store, the student’s name, and even their high school were identified in no time.
The clip was amplified very quickly, and he was doxxed.
A comma is needed because both clauses are independent clauses.
The very next day, Sushiro’s customer numbers plunged, and, though the exact link wasn’t clear, the company’s share price also collapsed, inflicting huge social and economic damage.
Later, the student and their parents apologized to Sushiro, but the company, sayingid it would “take strict measures,” effectively rejected the apology.
There’s no justification for the student’s behavior: they ought to compensate the store for its losses in good faith, and, above all, else to reflect deeply on their actions.
Yet the posts about this incident were flooded with vitriolic comments such as “Don’t ever enter society again,” “Their parents are criminals, so they couldn’t possibly feel remorse,” and “Serves them right.” Tens of thousands of anonymous users ganged up online to savage a singleberate a minor who hadn’t even reached adulthood; what’s the difference between that and bullying or a collective lynching?
Sounds a little more naturally
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Because your English is very good, I corrected some punctuation! I also thought the same way about if a kid makes a mistake, why should he or she be punished for the rest of their life? Adults commit much worst crimes, but they aren't targeted like this kid.
June 22, 2025
Thank you for your corrections and feedback! They’re probably taking such actions to nip potential criminals in the bud.
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