Steve Borthwick has condemned as “appalling” the online vitriol that has crept into rugby and forced the likes of Owen Farrell to step away from the international game. “The online hate that is spread is not OK,” said England’s head coach. “For people to have to endure that, their families […]
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One in five players at this year’s Women’s World Cup were the targets of online abuse. Data published by Fifa found 152 players out of 697 whose social media accounts were actively monitored received targeted discriminatory, abusive or threatening messaging during the finals. Homophobic, sexist and sexualised messages accounted for […]
A potential lifeline for individuals, and in the future businesses, that launched in the summer, the founder is Cardiff-based graduate Jeevan Mann, a new entrepreneur who witnessed first-hand the deep trauma experienced by a falsely accused relative. The essence of Reputation Online is to help clients exercise their Right to […]
Strictly Come Dancing 2023 contestant Annabel Croft has previously opened up about feeling “sick” and “shaken” after receiving cruel online abuse. The 57-year-old former tennis star admitted she was “shocked” by the comments she came across on social media during the International Women’s Day – Women in Sport programme on […]
Millions of female gamers face shocking abuse and harassment when playing their favourite games online – with one in ten left feeling suicidal, a new report has revealed. Nearly half (49 percent) of British women, who play online games, have been subject to such abuse – rising to three-quarters of […]
“Saturdays are always a bit like going to Disneyland, it’s the ultimate job, it’s what you really enjoy and I do read everything. I know people say don’t read it but I think it’s quite important to me. “I like to feel like I’ve helped so many people who have […]
Jacinda Arden’s TV star husband unleashes at trolls who abused his wife as his issues a gushing tribute to the now-ex New Zealand leader – and claims her resignation has left strangers in tears Ms Ardern was subjected to vile abuse as prime minister Her fiancée said online abuse came from […]
While Malcolm Hill added: “What a nasty tweet. Why do people like you decide to tweet vile remarks, particularly at a time when thousands of people are queuing for hours to pay their respect to the Queen? Why undermine what they are doing.” Douglas was quick to defend his comment, […]