All articles tagged with #social media abuse
England defender Jess Carter announced she is stepping back from social media after receiving racist abuse during the UEFA Women’s Euros, prompting widespread condemnation from her team, officials, and UK Prime Minister, highlighting ongoing issues of online racism in women’s football.
MLB pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and others have faced online death threats, prompting MLB and team security measures to protect players and their families amid rising abuse linked to social media and sports betting.
Lance McCullers Jr. and other MLB players are facing increased online threats and abuse, prompting teams and MLB to enhance security measures and address the rising issue of social media harassment affecting players and their families.
Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison received racist messages from fans after a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Mattison shared screenshots of the abusive messages on Instagram, calling the behavior unacceptable. The NFLPA condemned the messages and offered support to players facing similar abuse. The Vikings issued a statement in support of Mattison, emphasizing that there is no room for racism in sports or society.
FIFA and FIFPRO used AI to track social media abuse aimed at players during the 2022 World Cup, identifying over 300 people who made abusive, discriminatory, or threatening posts on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. The biggest spike in abuse was during the France-England quarterfinals game. More than 19,000 posts and comments were flagged as abusive, and the identities of the 300 people identified for posting abuse will be shared with law enforcement. The system will be extended for use at the Women's World Cup next month.
Actress Lily Gao, who portrayed Ada Wong in Resident Evil 4, has responded to social media abuse she received after the game's release. Gao, who is the first Asian actor to portray Ada in the Resident Evil video games, hit back at her critics, saying that inauthentic casting perpetuates an unhealthy image that further dehumanizes the community they seek to reflect. She added that her interpretation of Ada is a "survivor" and is "kind, just, intelligent, and funny".