I don't use social media much so a question to those here that do will this boycott have any effect whatsoever its pretty obvious these companies could have done a lot more a long time ago to get on top of racism but they always seem to come out with excuses every time the finger is pointed at them, i have mentioned this before i have an account in a totally made up name that i used to use to wind people up in football discussions back in the day why do they not insist on proof when a person registers, there must be ways they can tighten things up but the question is do they care enough to do it.
Social media boycott: Football clubs, players & sporting bodies begin protest
Football clubs, players, athletes and a number of sporting bodies have begun a four-day boycott of social media in an attempt to tackle abuse and discrimination on their platforms.
It began at 15:00 BST on Friday and will end on Monday at at 23:59 BST.
The "show of solidarity against online abuse" hopes to encourage companies to take a stronger stance against racist and sexist abuse by users.
Rugby union, cricket and rugby league have also joined the protest.
The Premier League released a statement prior to the four-day silence, saying it would not stop challenging companies "until discriminatory online abuse is removed from our game and wider society".
"We know that a boycott alone will not eradicate this, which is why we will continue to take proactive steps to call for change," the statement continued.
A number players posted a statement shortly before the protest began, while football clubs changed their Twitter feed icons to a blacked-out version of their logo.
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips wrote: "Disappointed that we even have to be doing this. Social media should be a safe space for everyone.
"I really hope main platforms make it a priority to eradicate online abuse from their system. It's already a problem in society, let's do more to stop it online as well."
Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out says the boycott "signifies our collective anger", with football being joined by other sports.
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Social media boycott: Football clubs, players & sporting bodies begin protest - BBC Sport
Social media boycott: Football clubs, players & sporting bodies begin protest
Football clubs, players, athletes and a number of sporting bodies have begun a four-day boycott of social media in an attempt to tackle abuse and discrimination on their platforms.
It began at 15:00 BST on Friday and will end on Monday at at 23:59 BST.
The "show of solidarity against online abuse" hopes to encourage companies to take a stronger stance against racist and sexist abuse by users.
Rugby union, cricket and rugby league have also joined the protest.
The Premier League released a statement prior to the four-day silence, saying it would not stop challenging companies "until discriminatory online abuse is removed from our game and wider society".
"We know that a boycott alone will not eradicate this, which is why we will continue to take proactive steps to call for change," the statement continued.
A number players posted a statement shortly before the protest began, while football clubs changed their Twitter feed icons to a blacked-out version of their logo.
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips wrote: "Disappointed that we even have to be doing this. Social media should be a safe space for everyone.
"I really hope main platforms make it a priority to eradicate online abuse from their system. It's already a problem in society, let's do more to stop it online as well."
Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out says the boycott "signifies our collective anger", with football being joined by other sports.
Full article -
Social media boycott: Football clubs, players & sporting bodies begin protest - BBC Sport
