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RichardCoulter · 21-02-2024, 21:23

I have an interest in this subject because I have been targeted myself in the past and know someone who ended up dead because of a post on Facebook. I do a lot of work behind the scenes to help vulnerable people (and others) with the problems that they face, not just in relation to this area.

Unfortunately, many people don't have the benefit of being able to deal with such incidents due to a lack of funds or legal advice. The police often aren't much help due to lack of expertise and resources.

The Online Safety Act places the onus on website owners and their moderators to keep people safe. If it had of been in force at the time, facebook would have been in serious trouble for failing to appropriately deal with the incident that was reported to them.

You make some very important points. It's all very well for keyboard warriors to get a kick out of bullying, harassing, stalking people etc, usually by publically belittling, embarrassing or humiliating them in order to frighten them or wreck their confidence and self esteem, (there has been an increase in threats to send embarrassing photos or videos to peoples friends, family & work colleagues), but nobody knows anything about the issues that the victim may be going through.

This can lead to mental health problems, self harm, suicide or even murder/manslaughter.

Thank you for your concern, but I have a
lot of support around me regarding this, but in the wider world I have found that most people are in favour of the Online Safety Act and this has been reflected in the media and all the major political parties.

On this particular forum most people seem to be against the Act and some valuable & useful information has been received.

The media continue to expose on a daily basis the things that people have suffered Online. The two young ladies at the beginning of this programme were mercilessly stalked by an individual who targeted 60 women in total and who is now in prison.

https://www.itv.com/watch/this-morni...60/1a1960a9660

Can I Tell You a Secret is available on Netflix.

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RichardCoulter cf.mega poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10,719	Re: Online Safety Bill I have an interest in this subject because I have been targeted myself in the past and know someone who ended up dead because of a post on Facebook. I do a lot of work behind the scenes to help vulnerable people (and others) with the problems that they face, not just in relation to this area. Unfortunately, many people don't have the benefit of being able to deal with such incidents due to a lack of funds or legal advice. The police often aren't much help due to lack of expertise and resources. The Online Safety Act places the onus on website owners and their moderators to keep people safe. If it had of been in force at the time, facebook would have been in serious trouble for failing to appropriately deal with the incident that was reported to them. You make some very important points. It's all very well for keyboard warriors to get a kick out of bullying, harassing, stalking people etc, usually by publically belittling, embarrassing or humiliating them in order to frighten them or wreck their confidence and self esteem, (there has been an increase in threats to send embarrassing photos or videos to peoples friends, family & work colleagues), but nobody knows anything about the issues that the victim may be going through. This can lead to mental health problems, self harm, suicide or even murder/manslaughter. Thank you for your concern, but I have a lot of support around me regarding this, but in the wider world I have found that most people are in favour of the Online Safety Act and this has been reflected in the media and all the major political parties. On this particular forum most people seem to be against the Act and some valuable & useful information has been received. The media continue to expose on a daily basis the things that people have suffered Online. The two young ladies at the beginning of this programme were mercilessly stalked by an individual who targeted 60 women in total and who is now in prison. https://www.itv.com/watch/this-morni...60/1a1960a9660 Can I Tell You a Secret is available on Netflix.