How to combat hate online?

Online hostility has become a bigger problem over recent years, particularly with people spending more time on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic. A US survey found four in ten Americans have experienced harassment online – with three-quarters reporting that the most recent abuse happened on social media.

When online hostility happens on a continued basis it can be classified into a range of behaviours such as trolling, bullying and harassment. More severe forms of online hostility can have real-world consequences for those affected, such as mental and emotional distress.

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