Can taking down websites really stop terrorists and hate groups?

Tech companies may intend to be creating a safer and more inclusive environment for users - but they may actually encourage radicalisation

In the wake of an explosion in London on September 15, President Trump called for cutting off extremists’ access to the internet.

Loser terrorists must be dealt with in a much tougher manner.The internet is their main recruitment tool which we must cut off & use better!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 15, 2017

Racists and terrorists, and many other extremists, have used the internet for decades and adapted as technology evolved, shifting from text-only discussion forums to elaborate and interactive websites,