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Why Moderators Can't Protect Online Communities on Their Own

Online communities fail to protect users due to misconceptions about abuse and toxicity, leading to ineffective moderation practices.

Kerr, Mewis suffer abuse after baby announcement

Online abuse towards female footballers Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis highlights ongoing discrimination issues within sports, despite public support for their personal joy.

Man posing as YouTube star jailed for global sextortion

A predator used sextortion tactics against hundreds of underage victims, resulting in a 17-year prison sentence for extreme exploitation.

We block 10 people a day': culture war trolls add to UK vegan restaurants' struggles

Vegan restaurants facing online abuse.
Some vegan restaurants add meat to the menu to stay open.

Teenage sex offender who targeted children online jailed after 'horrific' images of abuse uncovered

Vinnie Pinkham targeted children as young as six in an online campaign of abuse.
Met officers worked with other police departments to gather digital evidence and statements from young victims and their families.

Deluge of abuse sent on X to prominent UK politicians in election period

UK politicians faced an unprecedented surge of online abuse during the general election, with over 85,000 abusive messages recorded.

Why Moderators Can't Protect Online Communities on Their Own

Online communities fail to protect users due to misconceptions about abuse and toxicity, leading to ineffective moderation practices.

Kerr, Mewis suffer abuse after baby announcement

Online abuse towards female footballers Sam Kerr and Kristie Mewis highlights ongoing discrimination issues within sports, despite public support for their personal joy.

Man posing as YouTube star jailed for global sextortion

A predator used sextortion tactics against hundreds of underage victims, resulting in a 17-year prison sentence for extreme exploitation.

We block 10 people a day': culture war trolls add to UK vegan restaurants' struggles

Vegan restaurants facing online abuse.
Some vegan restaurants add meat to the menu to stay open.

Teenage sex offender who targeted children online jailed after 'horrific' images of abuse uncovered

Vinnie Pinkham targeted children as young as six in an online campaign of abuse.
Met officers worked with other police departments to gather digital evidence and statements from young victims and their families.

Deluge of abuse sent on X to prominent UK politicians in election period

UK politicians faced an unprecedented surge of online abuse during the general election, with over 85,000 abusive messages recorded.
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Violent porn and smartphones fuelling surge in child sex crimes committed by children

More children are committing sexual abuse offences against other children, partly due to access to violent pornography and smartphones.
Child sexual abuse offences reported to police in 2022 were committed by children, up from a third historically.

'One man messaged my husband to tell him to kill me': Female influencers on the dark side of working online

Female influencers face online abuse including death threats, body shaming, and sexual harassment.
The abuse is pervasive and impacts influencers' personal lives, leading to constant fear and invasion of privacy.

David Quinn: Yes, my late father was a friend of Israel, but he doesn't deserve to be torn to pieces by online wolves

Former newspaper editor becomes target of social media hate
Online abuse targets deceased father
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