Tag: online harassment

The Risks and Rewards of Online Dating: What You Need to Know 2024

Online dating has become increasingly popular over the years, with millions of people using dating apps and websites to find love, friendship, and companionship. While online dating can offer many benefits, it also comes with certain risks that need to be considered. In this article, we will explore the risks and rewards of online dating […]

Four in 10 Teenage Girls Report Being Coerced Into Sex

More than 40 percent of high school-aged girls in England report being coerced into sex. [The Guardian] A memo to Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions: Judges who disagree with you aren’t “activist” judges. [Vox] A new study shows that there are long-term health benefits for LGBT youth who come out during high school. [Medical News Today] […]

Reddit Bans “Fat People Hate” And Other Subreddits Accused Of Harassment

As part of a new anti-harassment policy at Reddit, several subreddits known to harass people have been shut down, including r/fatpeoplehate (sadly, one of the fastest growing subreddits in recent history, with 151,000 subscribers). Via Reddit: Today we are announcing a change in community management on reddit. Our goal is to enable as many people as […]

What Do (((Parentheses))) Around A Twitter Handle Mean? The Echo May Be Hard To Search, But It’s Everywhere

Twitter can be a very confusing place — especially if you’re not up on the newest trending joke, hashtag campaign, or abbreviations. Recently, I found myself wondering why everyone on Twitter has parentheses around their names. You might have noticed that many Twitter handles are now enclosed in triple parentheses, so it looks like @(((My Twitter Name))). […]