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Majority of Americans report seeing online threats of violence based on race, gender or sexuality
The Hill ^ | 11/28/2022 | Gianna Melillo

Posted on 11/28/2022 1:39:22 PM PST by ChicagoConservative27

More than half of Americans say they’ve seen social media posts calling for violence against someone based on their race, gender or sexuality, according to results of a new poll, and women and LGBTQ+ people report higher rates of online harassment compared with other groups.

The survey — commissioned by UltraViolet, GLAAD, Kairos, and Women’s March — included a sample of over 1000 social media users, with oversamples of people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ respondents.

“The alarming poll results reinforce just how badly social media companies are failing when it comes to protecting LGBTQ and other marginalized communities online,” said GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a statement. GLAAD, which stands for Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, is the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization.

“At a time when online hate and harassment is leading to real world threats and violence, these companies must make urgent improvements to enforcement of content and ad policies. Everyone deserves to feel safe on social media,” Ellis added.

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To: Da Coyote
More than half?

I have seen a lot of threats against Caucasians, Asians, normal people and people who have children.

No threats against people for grammar through.

41 posted on 11/28/2022 8:31:49 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (The nation of france was named after a hedgehog... The hedgehog's name was Kevin... Don't ask)
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To: ChicagoConservative27

Majority of Americans, yeah right


42 posted on 11/29/2022 2:10:45 AM PST by ronnie raygun
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To: Da Coyote
More than half? Uh, my Dorkbamashit meter just flew off the scale.

Anti-white racism and anti-straight hate are all over social media. It is taught in schools. Why would you think it is not reflected online?

43 posted on 11/29/2022 6:14:23 AM PST by School of Rational Thought
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