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Influencers In Madrid Promote Safety After Bridge Tragedy
Following a fatal accident where a young British man attempting a risky stunt on social media was killed, Madrid’s influencers have joined forces to fight for increased responsibility and awareness online. A 26-year-old jumped to his death from a tall bridge in Talavera de la Reina while filming for social networks, which led to a […]
Real Madrid Fans Face Backlash Over Online Comments
What has recently become a major concern for Madrid’s social media communities is the recent behavior of Real Madrid fans, who have been criticized for abuse on the internet following a recent catastrophe. The controversy is in relation to people’s response to the death of a 26-year-old British man who fell from a bridge in […]
Judge Dismisses Defamation Case In Chicago Social Media Battle
Crisis of political speech in the social media age: Chicago Alderman sued for defamation by political rival dismissed by judge. The case, which was based on the allegation made through social media, has prompted interest in politics and legal rights in the world of social media. The verdict was delivered by Judge Jerry A. Esrig […]
Chicago Alderman Faces Backlash Over Social Media Post
A Chicago alderman has landed himself in controversy after he posted something on social site, about the recent terror attacks in Lebanon. The given post, which can only be viewed as ‘beyond offensive’ has become a subject of indignation and demands for action among the political circles of the city. The alderman whose identity has […]
Mayor Balen Shah Sparks Controversy With CPN-UML Allegations
Yet again a political tiresome has emerged in Nepal that has become viral like mad rushing through the Nepali tweeter trend by engaging Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) Mayor Balen Shah and the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist )or CPN-UML. The scandal has attracted lots of debates on the social networking sites and has exposed […]
Nepal Journalist Faces Backlash From Chinese Ambassador
A social media outrage has now ensued in Nepal following Chinese Ambassador Chen Song who called on a local reporter to apologize for a post on X or what was formerly known as Twitter. It has also generated controversy on the right conduct of diplomacy and freedom of speech in the country. The controversy started […]
Australia Hosts Summit To Tackle Social Media Challenges
The social networking sites have presented a good idea for Australia to get ahead in controlling the impact of social media by hosting a two-day summit organized by the New South Wales and South Australia governments. This event, starting today at ICC Sydney and moving to Adelaide Convention Centre tomorrow, will feature specialists, policymakers, academics, […]
Social Media Age Ban Exemptions Under Consideration In Australia
The Australian government is debating some exclusions to its new law with the aim of barring Australian users under the age of 18 from social media for companies that can demonstrate that they pose very little threat to young people. Communications Minister Michelle Rowland is expected to reveal changes to the Online Safety Act that […]
Female Politicians Face Increased Online Harassment On Social Media Platforms
A recent study has also found that female politicians in Europe receive twice as many sexist remarks online as male politicians, a disturbing trend that is being repeated again and again on Twitter. In short, this finding underscores both how far women still have to go in achieving parity with men in the political arena, […]
Social Media Platforms Face New Scrutiny In Europe As Appeals Center Launches
A new body, the Appeals Centre Europe, has been certified to mediate between content moderation disputes between social media users across the European Union in a significant development for the region’s social media users. The centre, which is due to open end of 2024 will initially process claims from users of Facebook, YouTube and TikTok[1][2]. […]