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# online-abuse - Monday 31 December, 2018

From The42 Fulham vow to take 'strongest possible action' after Kamara suffers racist abuse Online Abuse

Fulham vow to take 'strongest possible action' after Kamara suffers racist abuse

Dec 31st 2018, 12:18 PM 6,412 Views 4 Comments

The club has spoken out after vile online abuse followed the striker’s penalty miss on Saturday.

# online-abuse - Tuesday 18 December, 2018

Abuse on Twitter: Women of colour 34% more likely than white women to be targeted Amnesty International

Abuse on Twitter: Women of colour 34% more likely than white women to be targeted

Dec 18th 2018, 6:15 AM 5,241 Views 22 Comments

The study found that an abusive or problematic tweet was sent to the women in the study every 30 seconds on average.

# online-abuse - Tuesday 16 October, 2018

Donald Trump tweets insult at Stormy Daniels and threatens to 'go after' her Online Abuse

Donald Trump tweets insult at Stormy Daniels and threatens to 'go after' her

Oct 16th 2018, 4:27 PM 65,519 Views 75 Comments

The US President has denied an affair with the former adult actress.

# online-abuse - Wednesday 31 January, 2018

'Ireland is behind the times in tackling revenge porn' Online Abuse

'Ireland is behind the times in tackling revenge porn'

Jan 31st 2018, 2:40 PM 10,713 Views 33 Comments

Labour’s Brendan Howlin said other countries have legislated against revenge porn and secured convictions.

# online-abuse - Monday 20 November, 2017

'Imagine getting rape threats when you open an app': The toll of online abuse on women Amnesty Survey

'Imagine getting rape threats when you open an app': The toll of online abuse on women

Nov 20th 2017, 9:20 AM 10,177 Views 58 Comments

Women in eight different countries reported feeling anxious, less confident and unable to sleep after receiving abuse online.

# online-abuse - Thursday 16 November, 2017

Twitter abuse: Fine Gael TDs call out senior party member who labelled women 'bitches' Online Abuse

Twitter abuse: Fine Gael TDs call out senior party member who labelled women 'bitches'

Nov 16th 2017, 11:10 AM 33,268 Views 158 Comments

Female members of the Fine Gael party have said comments made by one party member online are “unacceptable”.

# online-abuse - Wednesday 1 March, 2017

Twitter admits 'mistakes will be made' as it tries new ways to combat online trolls Algorithms

Twitter admits 'mistakes will be made' as it tries new ways to combat online trolls

Mar 1st 2017, 4:32 PM 5,192 Views 23 Comments

New algorithms will be used to weed out online trolls.

# online-abuse - Sunday 26 February, 2017

Lily Allen trolled and abused on Twitter over her baby son's death Trolls

Lily Allen trolled and abused on Twitter over her baby son's death

Feb 26th 2017, 1:42 PM 56,639 Views 95 Comments

She’s temporarily quit over “new levels” of abuse.

From The Daily Edge Lily Allen has abandoned her Twitter account after abuse over her baby son's death Trolls

Lily Allen has abandoned her Twitter account after abuse over her baby son's death

Feb 26th 2017, 10:32 AM 7,581 Views 11 Comments

She’s temporarily quit over “new levels” of abuse.

# online-abuse - Saturday 25 February, 2017

From The42 I hope Twitter troll gets the help he needs - Arter Online Abuse

I hope Twitter troll gets the help he needs - Arter

Feb 25th 2017, 3:44 PM 6,001 Views 3 Comments

The Republic of Ireland international’s personal life has been the subject of abuse online, but he says he does not let it bother him.

# online-abuse - Wednesday 8 February, 2017

Twitter to clamp down on trolls as new safety features unveiled Tweet Nothings

Twitter to clamp down on trolls as new safety features unveiled

Feb 8th 2017, 7:40 AM 8,686 Views 35 Comments

Twitter bosses said they will not tolerate the abuse of its users by nameless accounts.

# online-abuse - Tuesday 7 February, 2017

Donnelly says he was "eviscerated" online after joining Fianna Fáil The New Boy

Donnelly says he was "eviscerated" online after joining Fianna Fáil

Feb 7th 2017, 2:54 PM 17,957 Views 68 Comments

Wickow TD Stephen Donnelly made the move to Fianna Fáil last week.

# online-abuse - Monday 21 November, 2016

"Water off a duck's back": TD responds to barrage of online criticism Social Media

"Water off a duck's back": TD responds to barrage of online criticism

Nov 21st 2016, 1:20 PM 15,370 Views 53 Comments

A Fine Gael senator has hit out against the level of abuse politicians receive online.

# online-abuse - Tuesday 23 August, 2016

# online-abuse - Sunday 19 June, 2016

"We will kill you": Irish politicians speak out against online abuse Threats

"We will kill you": Irish politicians speak out against online abuse

Jun 19th 2016, 12:43 PM 23,765 Views 135 Comments

John Halligan, Mairead McGuinness and Joan Burton have all spoken out today in various ways.

# online-abuse - Sunday 20 March, 2016

Jack Chambers has taken some heat on social media, but public figures get criticised all the time Opinion

Jack Chambers has taken some heat on social media, but public figures get criticised all the time

Mar 20th 2016, 8:00 AM 278 Views 34 Comments

Columnist Julien Mercille writes that if we start policing the internet for online abuse we can say goodbye to freedom of speech.

# online-abuse - Saturday 6 February, 2016

Alan Shatter has a lot to say about 'venomous' online abuse Speaking Out

Alan Shatter has a lot to say about 'venomous' online abuse

Feb 6th 2016, 8:30 PM 18,524 Views 118 Comments

“I think we have a problem here.”

# online-abuse - Monday 7 December, 2015

Councillor called a 'racist c***' over stance on Traveller accommodation Halting Sites

Councillor called a 'racist c***' over stance on Traveller accommodation

Dec 7th 2015, 8:37 PM 36,335 Views 120 Comments

Josepha Madigan has received online abuse over her comments.

# online-abuse - Tuesday 18 August, 2015

Here's what happened when a TV presenter posted naked photos of herself online Revenge Porn This post contains videos

Here's what happened when a TV presenter posted naked photos of herself online

Aug 18th 2015, 1:16 PM 53,771 Views 66 Comments

Anna Richardson got an insight into the world of revenge porn.

# online-abuse - Wednesday 22 July, 2015

I've seen more than my fair share of abuse online, but Lorraine Higgins' bill isn't the answer Opinion

I've seen more than my fair share of abuse online, but Lorraine Higgins' bill isn't the answer

Jul 22nd 2015, 8:49 PM 437 Views 117 Comments

The abuse Senator Higgins has received is utterly unacceptable, but her solution is ill conceived, writes Tom Murphy of Boards.ie.

# online-abuse - Saturday 9 May, 2015

Brendan Howlin: There are "really weird people" who attack others online Comedy Duo

Brendan Howlin: There are "really weird people" who attack others online

May 9th 2015, 9:30 AM 11,796 Views 87 Comments

The minister also tells us how he feels about being compared to one half of Morecambe and Wise.

# online-abuse - Thursday 23 April, 2015

From The Daily Edge Chvrches' Lauren Mayberry has spoken out about the horrific abuse she gets online Trolls

Chvrches' Lauren Mayberry has spoken out about the horrific abuse she gets online

Apr 23rd 2015, 8:47 PM 4,466 Views 2 Comments

“These people will never learn that violence against women is unacceptable.”

# online-abuse - Wednesday 15 April, 2015

Minister called "scumbag b***h" by anti-water charge protesters Online Abuse

Minister called "scumbag b***h" by anti-water charge protesters

Apr 15th 2015, 10:46 PM 27,354 Views 188 Comments

Ruth Coppinger has said the comments ‘do no favours’ to the anti-austerity movement.

# online-abuse - Wednesday 11 February, 2015

Rabbitte: The selective targeting of public figures needs to stop Abuse

Rabbitte: The selective targeting of public figures needs to stop

Feb 11th 2015, 7:30 AM 18,224 Views 210 Comments

TD Ruth Coppinger said people are more concerned about the arrests in relation to the Jobstown protests.

# online-abuse - Tuesday 18 November, 2014

Labour Senator deletes Facebook page after being told she 'should have been aborted' Death Threats

Labour Senator deletes Facebook page after being told she 'should have been aborted'

Nov 18th 2014, 3:50 PM 25,517 Views 97 Comments

Lorraine Higgins also received death threats.

# online-abuse - Monday 27 October, 2014

Labour TD: Internet trolls are cowards and should get up to two years in prison Online Abuse

Labour TD: Internet trolls are cowards and should get up to two years in prison

Oct 27th 2014, 2:30 PM 18,493 Views 172 Comments

Seán Kenny is calling on Ireland to follow in the footsteps of the UK.

# online-abuse - Monday 20 October, 2014

Monica Lewinsky joins Twitter and launches a mission to end cyberbullying Trolling

Monica Lewinsky joins Twitter and launches a mission to end cyberbullying

Oct 20th 2014, 4:57 PM 19,073 Views 49 Comments

“I was the first person to have their reputation completely destroyed worldwide via the Internet.”

# online-abuse - Thursday 16 October, 2014

From The Daily Edge This woman is turning mean internet comments into wonderful embroideries Stitched Up

This woman is turning mean internet comments into wonderful embroideries

Oct 16th 2014, 9:00 PM 5,192 Views No Comments

Haters gonna hate, stitchers gonna stitch.

# online-abuse - Monday 6 October, 2014

Woman accused of "trolling" McCann parents believed to have been found dead Trolling

Woman accused of "trolling" McCann parents believed to have been found dead

Oct 6th 2014, 10:49 PM 55,107 Views 109 Comments

Brenda Leyland featured in a Sky News report on trolling last week.

# online-abuse - Thursday 2 October, 2014

Sky News has tracked down one of many 'Internet trolls' abusing Maddie McCann's parents Investigation

Sky News has tracked down one of many 'Internet trolls' abusing Maddie McCann's parents

Oct 2nd 2014, 11:52 AM 24,476 Views 94 Comments

A 67-page dossier detailing malicious internet postings has been sent to the Commissioner in Scotland Yard, according to the news channel.

# online-abuse - Monday 29 September, 2014

Man jailed over Twitter threats to rape British MP Online Abuse

Man jailed over Twitter threats to rape British MP

Sep 29th 2014, 4:33 PM 16,843 Views 31 Comments

Peter Nunn threatened Stella Creasy over her support for a campaign to put author Jane Austen on the £10 note.

# online-abuse - Monday 1 September, 2014

Hot Topic: Dealing with Twitter abuse and trolling Online Abuse

Hot Topic: Dealing with Twitter abuse and trolling

Sep 1st 2014, 8:00 PM 28 Views 28 Comments

We asked two high-profile Twitter users to share their experiences of online harassment…

# online-abuse - Friday 20 September, 2013

Children being blackmailed into performing sex acts live on webcams Child Porn

Children being blackmailed into performing sex acts live on webcams

Sep 20th 2013, 3:29 PM 15,911 Views 37 Comments

A British watchdog warned today that offenders are also forcing children to write degrading statements on their bodies and cut themselves.

# online-abuse - Thursday 29 August, 2013

Twitter introduces new 'report tweet' button Online Abuse

Twitter introduces new 'report tweet' button

Aug 29th 2013, 9:16 AM 3,426 Views 15 Comments

The move comes after a number of high-profile women said they had received abusive messages on the social networking site.

# online-abuse - Friday 9 August, 2013

Poll: Is boycotting websites the solution to online bullying? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Is boycotting websites the solution to online bullying?

Aug 9th 2013, 10:08 AM 6,648 Views 73 Comments

What do you think?

# online-abuse - Friday 22 February, 2013

Oireachtas committee wants to hear your issues with social media Social Media

Oireachtas committee wants to hear your issues with social media

Feb 22nd 2013, 7:45 AM 3,707 Views 41 Comments

Transport and Communications joint committee has launched a public consultation process to explore the use – and abuse – of social media. (And you can participate through social media).

# online-abuse - Monday 31 December, 2012

Calls for Ireland to ratify international convention against cybercrime Cybercrime

Calls for Ireland to ratify international convention against cybercrime

Dec 31st 2012, 7:15 AM 2,962 Views 11 Comments

The Immigrant Council of Ireland says ratification would ensure safe and responsible use of the internet in Ireland.

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