All articles tagged with #online harassment
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Axios
Social media influencers and online vigilantes have falsely targeted innocent individuals, such as Palestinian student Mustapha Kharbouch, amid a tragic shooting at Brown University, highlighting the dangers of rapid misinformation and lack of accountability in the digital age, which often results in real harm to innocent people.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Rolling Stone
The girl group Katseye reports receiving thousands of online death threats and harassment, including a report to ICE against member Lara Raj, highlighting the darker side of fame and online toxicity despite their recent success and diversity in the industry.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by rollingstone.com
A website initially called CharliesMurderers.com, which listed individuals as Kirk's 'murderers' with personal info, has rebranded as CharlieKirkData.org and gone offline after legal and liability concerns. The site led to harassment and threats against those listed, raising issues about free speech, doxxing laws, and political retaliation.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
A mistaken identity at the U.S. Open led to online harassment of a Polish businessman, Roman Szkaradek, who was confused with Piotr Szczerek, the CEO of a different company with a similar name, resulting in reputational damage and emotional distress for Szkaradek.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NBC News
The show 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' issued a warning to fans to prevent toxic behavior and hate speech, especially around the love triangle storyline, amid rising online harassment of cast members, reflecting broader concerns about fandom toxicity and parasocial relationships in popular media.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by USA Today
Mikayla Raines, a beloved animal rescue YouTuber known for her work with Save a Fox, died by suicide due to mental health struggles and online harassment, prompting widespread mourning and calls for awareness about mental health support.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Times of India
Mikayla Raines, founder of Save A Fox and a beloved animal rescuer, died by suicide after enduring online harassment and personal mental health struggles, leaving a legacy of animal rescue and sparking conversations about online cruelty and mental health awareness.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Express Tribune
Mikayla Raines, founder of Save A Fox and a popular YouTuber, died by suicide due to severe mental health struggles exacerbated by online harassment from both strangers and acquaintances, despite her efforts to cope through therapy and medication. She is remembered for her dedication to rescuing exotic animals and is survived by her family and the animals she loved. Her husband Ethan vows to continue her legacy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times
Barry Keoghan, the actor known for 'The Banshees of Inisherin,' addressed online trolling following his reported breakup with pop star Sabrina Carpenter. He deactivated his Instagram and posted a statement on X, condemning the "disgusting" comments and harassment he received, which included false accusations and personal attacks. Keoghan emphasized the impact of these comments on his family, particularly his young son, and urged for respect. The breakup, reportedly due to their career focus, was unexpected given their public displays of affection.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed
Barry Keoghan has received support from fans after facing "creepy" and disturbing comments following his split from Sabrina Carpenter. Many have condemned the harassment, especially involving his family, labeling it as stalker behavior and urging people to show empathy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Irish actor Barry Keoghan has deactivated his Instagram account due to receiving hateful messages following rumors of his split from pop star Sabrina Carpenter. Keoghan expressed concern over the impact of these messages on his family, particularly his young son, and urged for respect online. He highlighted the personal attacks on his character and family, including his late mother and grandmother, as crossing a line. Keoghan, who has been open about his challenging upbringing, emphasized his commitment to being a strong role model for his son.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by E! NEWS
Barry Keoghan has deactivated his Instagram and addressed online harassment following his breakup with Sabrina Carpenter. The actor expressed frustration over the trolling and false narratives about his personal life, including attacks on his family and upbringing. Keoghan emphasized the impact of these comments on his son and urged for respect. The couple's split was reported after a year of dating, with no comments from their representatives.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Barry Keoghan has deactivated his Instagram account following reports of his breakup with Sabrina Carpenter, addressing the situation on X, formerly Twitter. He cited online harassment and false accusations affecting his family as reasons for his decision, emphasizing the need to protect his son from negative commentary. Carpenter has not publicly commented on the breakup.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NME
Marissa Bode, who plays Nessarose in 'Wicked' and uses a wheelchair, condemned "gross and harmful" online comments about her character's disability. While she accepts differing opinions on fictional characters, Bode finds the aggressive remarks about disability deeply uncomfortable, emphasizing that disability is not fictional. She urged people to consider the impact of their words on real disabled individuals and highlighted the importance of listening and understanding, a key theme in 'Wicked.'
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Emily Calandrelli, known as "Space Gal," became the 100th woman in space during a Blue Origin mission, but faced online harassment for her emotional reaction to the experience. Despite the trolls, Calandrelli remains focused on inspiring others, particularly women and young girls, with her journey. Blue Origin removed the original video of the launch due to offensive comments, but Calandrelli refuses to let negativity overshadow her achievement.