Social Media Harassment

• Woman who pleaded guilty to mischief for harassing family of sick child gets conditional discharge

  "I acknowledge that you are going through a very difficult time with (your son's) cancer treatments, and I am truly sorry that my actions impacted you in a negative way," Lisa Bark wrote in a public letter.

  Crime

  Jul 5, 2019
  
• Instagram to use machine learning to detect signs of bullying in photos

  The machine learning mechanism will be looking for signs of harassment in photos, such as attacks on a person's appearance or character, or threats to their well-being.

  Consumer

  Oct 9, 2018
  
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• Anyone can be an internet troll under the right circumstances – even you: study

  Researchers found that certain circumstances – not personality traits – are more likely to influence what type of comments people post.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 8, 2017
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• Almost half of young Canadians have been harassed on social media, reports poll

  According to an Angus Reid poll, one quarter of Canadians say they've experienced harassment or abuse while on social media.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2016