Elon Musk said he wants to make Twitter a platform for free speech. Here is what research shows about claims of political bias and excessive moderation.
Tag: online abuse
Why Is Celebrity Abuse on Twitter So Bad? It Might Be a Problem With Our Empathy
People appear to victim-blame celebrities for the abuse they suffer on Twitter.
The Horrific Online Trolling of Rihanna and Other Women Activists
The trolling campaign against Rihanna is reflective of a societal reality wherein the greatest insult that can be meted out to a woman is by sexualising her and construing …
Another Female Comedian Hit By Wall of Sexist Slurs Over Video About TikTok
Vipasha Malhotra, a musician and stand-up comedian, has spoken up about the online abuse she has been facing since posting a parody video on the TikTok ban on June …
Everyone (Mostly Men) Needs to Learn Social Media Etiquette
Just because someone has given you access to his, her or their accounts, doesn't mean you have the right to violate their privacy.
‘Free Speech. It’s an Opinion’: Teenagers in the UK Don’t See Online Abuse as a Problem
In a study, “Just saying”, “just joking” and “just an opinion” were common responses to online posts – even to hate speech or threats, which could actually result in …