A sitting member of the United States government went onto a random citizen's Twitter account to bully them on a transition timeline they posted a month ago on her official Twitter account. In the United States of America, if you glow up, they will hate you.
Ever since the French publisher revealed that an African samurai named Yasuke would be one of Assassin's Creed Shadows' dual protagonists, a small but deranged contingent of online gamers have made the sequel a target of their reactionary ire.
In his High Court action, Kevin Nolan alleges that he was blackmailed by a prominent YouTuber, who threatened to falsely label him as a paedophile, claiming his reputation was put at stake. This incident has raised significant concerns about the intersection of online harassment and defamation in the gaming industry, particularly for those achieving success in platforms like Roblox.
I think we hit on a really important discussion about cultural appropriation: what it is, how is something exploitative rather than kind of paying homage and paying respect, and where is that line crossed?
Coco's Law was enacted as a significant legislative response to the tragic suicide of Nicole Fox Fenlon, aimed at combating online bullying and harassment. After its introduction, nearly 100 cases have been prosecuted under this law, underscoring its importance and effectiveness in addressing social media-related offenses. The law not only represents a shift towards greater accountability for online actions but also serves as a crucial reminder of the real-world impacts of cyberbullying.
