Human flesh search could turn predatory

The power of 'crowd sourcing' can spiral out of control, Web experts tell He Na in Beijing.

There is a popular saying among Chinese netizens that goes: If you love someone, use a human flesh search to put them to the test. If you hate them, use a human flesh search to put them in hell.

For the vast number of Internet users, the human flesh search - a literal translation of renrou sousuo - has become an effective tool in exposing corruption, infidelity and injustice.