#online-harassment

#online-harassment

The Heritage Foundation seeks to expose Wikipedia editors it views as biased, potentially compromising editor anonymity and neutrality on contentious topics.

A man has been arrested for felony stalking after sending harassing messages to basketball star Caitlin Clark, prompting her to change her public appearances.

Public discourse surrounding celebrities often crosses boundaries, impacting their families and raising ethical concerns about privacy and empathy.

Elon Musk targets federal employees, threatening mass firings and promoting online harassment of individuals to cut government spending.

Human cruelty is widespread but can be impacted by societal conditions and personal resilience.

Samuel Paty's murder stemmed from a fabricated story by a student, igniting online threats and leading to violence against the educator.

Over 20% of councillors have received death threats, indicating a severe safety crisis among local politicians.

Users can create AI bots resembling real people without their consent, raising ethical concerns.

The ongoing debate highlights the issues of cultural appropriation and the distinction between valid criticism and harassment.

Joey Barton settled a libel case with Jeremy Vine after making false allegations online, underscoring the potential consequences of online defamation.

Coco's Law, established after Nicole Fox Fenlon’s death, addresses online bullying and has seen nearly 100 prosecutions.

Warp faced backlash after a racially charged social media post linked to the company; they responded by revoking the individual's badge and limiting future affiliate access.

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif faced online harassment, including false claims about her sex post-win, highlighting the challenges female athletes often endure.

A DJ and LGBTQ+ icon, Barbara Butch, faced online harassment after the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony, leading to a legal complaint and police investigation.

GLAAD's annual Social Media Safety Index report reveals X with the lowest score. All social media sites graded failed, with TikTok having the highest score at 67%.

Criticism is inevitable in visible roles, prepare to cope with it.

Pushback and harassment can range from skepticism to outright attacks, especially for women of color online.

Police officers face increasing hatred and abuse from society, affecting their confidence.

Social media commentators contribute to the negative environment by criticizing officers for their actions.

Wilson, a high school art teacher, filed a human rights complaint after being doxxed and harassed by a parent of one of their students.

Wilson's experience of receiving hateful and violent online messages reveals the ongoing discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in education.

The actions of an anti-LGBTQ+ social media account, Libs of TikTok, have resulted in the resignation or firing of multiple teachers due to their sexual orientation or support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Racial abuse against Black politicians in the UK, such as Dawn Butler, is prevalent and alarming, leading to calls for systemic change.

Democracy must be protected and diverse voices need to be visible in the media landscape.