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Liberal_in_LA

(44,397 posts)
Fri Nov 28, 2014, 05:03 PM Nov 2014

woman contacts the moms of boys who threaten to rape her on twitter

http://uproxx.com/webculture/2014/11/this-woman-is-contacting-the-moms-of-boys-who-threaten-to-rape-her-on-twitter/r

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“Hi Anna, I don’t know you, but I was wondering if [blanked-out] is your son?”

“Yes he is. Why?”

“I have never met him before, but he sent me a concerning message to my public Facebook page today that I was wondering if you might be interested in discussing with him.” *screengrab*

“Omg, little sh*t. I’M SO SORRY. YES I WILL TALK TO HIM!” (Via)

Better link-

http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/11/28/womans-perfect-way-to-handle-online-rape-threats-she-gets-contact-senders-moms/
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woman contacts the moms of boys who threaten to rape her on twitter (Original Post) Liberal_in_LA Nov 2014 OP
The web addy doesn't work irisblue Nov 2014 #1
here you go Liberal_in_LA Nov 2014 #2
name&shame and tell their mothers=very smart woman irisblue Nov 2014 #3
That'll get them where it hurts. Brilliant tactic. Hekate Nov 2014 #4
Good for her Prophet 451 Nov 2014 #5
Love it. historylovr Nov 2014 #6
I like this. n/t Comrade Grumpy Nov 2014 #7
Thumbs up. truebluegreen Nov 2014 #8
The authorities should be contacted too seveneyes Nov 2014 #9
As long as the idiots are using their real names. mythology Nov 2014 #10
Way to go Alanah Dont call me Shirley Nov 2014 #11
"Little Shit" - live that part!! Lol Lucky Luciano Nov 2014 #12
Approved!!! Go get those little peckerwoods! Emphasis on the word "LITTLE." calimary Nov 2014 #13
 

Liberal_in_LA

(44,397 posts)
2. here you go
Fri Nov 28, 2014, 05:08 PM
Nov 2014
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2014/11/28/womans-perfect-way-to-handle-online-rape-threats-she-gets-contact-senders-moms/

An Australian game journalist has stumbled across a way to make angry boys think twice about sending her rape threats on social media: she won’t hesitate to contact their mothers.

It’s a depressingly common narrative: a woman game developer or writer says or does something that angers men, they inundate her social media account with rape and death threats in the hopes of getting her to shut up. Occasionally it gets so bad that the person has to flee their home or contact the police.

Despite the horrible nature of online harassment, there is little police or citizens can do to stop it. Social media provides a barrier between the victim and bully that prevents consequences.

Enter Alanah Pearce, who decided the best way to stop internet rape threats was not to confront the bully himself, but the person he probably fears the most: his mom.
 

seveneyes

(4,631 posts)
9. The authorities should be contacted too
Fri Nov 28, 2014, 06:37 PM
Nov 2014

The potential future rapist needs some lessons in social behavior and criminal justice systems.

I see no excuses for his actions.

 

mythology

(9,527 posts)
10. As long as the idiots are using their real names.
Fri Nov 28, 2014, 07:09 PM
Nov 2014

It won't take long before they don't or use the name of somebody they don't like.

That's why these threats should be reported to the police as well.

calimary

(81,127 posts)
13. Approved!!! Go get those little peckerwoods! Emphasis on the word "LITTLE."
Fri Nov 28, 2014, 08:47 PM
Nov 2014

But I'd also report it to the police as long as the perps use their full names. If they get wise to that, maybe it wouldn't be possible to contact their moms. I LOVE this, though!!!!

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