Boycott Twitter? Women call for day of silence to protest harassment, abuse
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Don’t be surprised if your Twitter feed is a lot quieter than usual Friday. A daylong boycott is being organized to protest harassment and abuse against women on the site.
The idea for a boycott was first raised by software engineer Kelly Ellis, to show solidarity with actress Rose McGowan “and all the victims of hate and harassment Twitter fails to support,” and quickly gained momentum, especially in Hollywood.
#WomenBoycottTwitter Friday, October 13th. In solidarity w @rosemcgowan and all the victims of hate and harassment Twitter fails to support. https://t.co/G0my9EyKpQ
— Kelly Ellis (@justkelly_ok) October 12, 2017
McGowan, who has been an outspoken advocate for victims of sexual harassment and abuse and has accused disgraced Hollywood mogul of raping her, had her Twitter account temporarily suspended Wednesday night. Twitter Inc.
said it was because she posted a private phone number in violation of the company’s terms of service.
We have been in touch with Ms. McGowan’s team. We want to explain that her account was temporarily locked because one of her Tweets included a private phone number, which violates our Terms of Service. 1/3
— Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) October 12, 2017
Many Twitter users called that ridiculous, arguing that Twitter rules are not enforced fairly, and saying many users who use hate language and threaten violence — especially against women — are not punished.
“The sheer number of trolls and right-wing ne’er-do-wells infesting Twitter are driving women away,” writer Ana Valens told Gizmodo. “The boycott shows Twitter that they can’t ignore this problem any longer.”
Thursday night, the hashtag #WomenBoycottTwitter was the No. 1 trending topic in a number of major cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.
Ladies. Let’s do this. #WomenBoycottTwitter. Not because of hate but because I love this platform and know it can be better.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 13, 2017
At midnight we RISE https://t.co/ihKLLczUww
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 13, 2017
I will be boycotting Twitter tomorrow for all the rape threats, doxxing, and abuse that has been ignored. #WomenBoycottTwitter
— Mary Laury, MD (@marylaurymd) October 13, 2017
I’m joining #WomenBoycottTwitter bec women, esp women of color, r targeted for harassment & abuse & @Twitter =weak, ineffective. Sick of it.
— Mo Ryan (@moryan) October 13, 2017
Tomorrow (Friday the 13th) will be the first day in over 10 years that I won’t tweet. Join me. #WomenBoycottTwitter http://pic.twitter.com/xoEt5Bwj5s
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 13, 2017
I’m with @rosemcgowan & sisters & brothers. Twitter did NOTHING about death threats & anti-Semitic attacks toward me #womenboycottTwitter
— tara strong (@tarastrong) October 13, 2017
It wasn’t just women, either:
I’m following the lead of women I respect and admire. Going off in 55 minutes. #WomenBoycottTwitter https://t.co/cqJuEDv8YI
— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) October 13, 2017
I’m with her and her and her and her and her and her and her…#WomenBoycottTwitter
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) October 13, 2017
1. Listen up, @jack. Your @Twitter is imploding & women (and men) are doing a 24 hour #WomenBoycottTwitter at midnight & next week more.
— Al Giordano (@AlGiordano) October 13, 2017
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