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During a <keyword id="20036897" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jonas-Brothers" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Jonas Brothers" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Jonas Brothers">Jonas Brothers</keyword> concert in Prague, singer <keyword id="19996491" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nick-Jonas" source="keywords">Nick Jonas</keyword> had to abruptly leave the stage due to a concerning incident. A laser was reportedly aimed at him from the audience, as captured in fan videos circulating on social media. The incident occurred on Tuesday as the Jonas Brothers, consisting of Nick, Kevin, and <keyword id="19909509" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="joe-jonas" source="keywords">Joe Jonas</keyword>, performed as part of their world tour. In one video, Nick is seen looking toward the audience before quickly exiting the stage, signalling to a security guard for assistance. According to a fan page, @jonasdailynews_, the laser was directed at Nick's forehead, prompting the brief interruption. The individual responsible was reportedly removed from the venue, and the concert resumed shortly after.<div type="twitter" handle="PopBase" handlename="PopBase" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1846413283529793570"></div>Fans took to social media to express their relief that Nick was unharmed, with one commenting, "I'm glad Nick and the rest of the band are safe." Many also questioned the <keyword id="19926439" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="security-measures" source="keywords">security measures</keyword> at the event, asking how someone could bring a laser into the venue undetected. The Jonas Brothers have not yet issued an official statement about the incident. This occurred shortly after Nick's return to social media, where he shared photos from Paris and announced he was taking time for himself. The band is scheduled to continue their tour with a performance in Krakow, Poland.

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<ul><li>Out-patient services were affected across the country as doctors announced an indefinite strike.</li><li>The strike has been called in the aftermath of the brutal <keyword id="21516415" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rape-and-murder" source="keywords">rape and murder</keyword> of a doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College.</li><li>The protestors have asked for improved <keyword id="20003067" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="safety-measures" source="keywords">safety measures</keyword> and a <keyword id="19971126" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="CBI-probe" source="keywords">CBI probe</keyword> into the incident.</li></ul>Doctors across India continued to protest on Tuesday demanding better safety measures after the brutal rape and murder of a post-graduate trainee (PGT) doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College. Doctors across the country called for an indefinite strike. The strike has affected out-patient departments (OPDs), with patients being forced to return without any treatment. Junior doctors across <keyword id="19896517" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="West-Bengal" source="keywords">West Bengal</keyword> continued to cease work demanding <keyword id="19973950" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="justice" source="keywords">justice</keyword> for the victim. The strike affected <keyword id="20313855" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="healthcare-services" source="keywords">healthcare services</keyword> as long queues of patients were seen at OPDs of all government hospitals since early Tuesday morning as senior doctors were substituting their junior counterparts to address the rush. The agitating junior doctors, who have been pressing for a magisterial probe into the killing of the woman doctor, on Tuesday set a deadline of August 14 for the Kolkata Police to complete their investigation. "The ceasework and protest will continue till our demands are met. We have been very clear about our demands. We want a judicial probe into the incident," a protesting junior doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital said. "Why do they need a deadline of Sunday? We are asking the police to complete their investigation by Wednesday," he added. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, after paying a visit to the parents of the deceased on Monday, gave a deadline of August 18 to Kolkata Police to solve the case, failing which she said she would hand over the matter to the CBI. Junior doctors at the state-run Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi on Tuesday started a 'pen-down' agitation by boycotting <keyword id="19972104" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OPD-services" source="keywords">OPD services</keyword> and elective surgeries in protest. "Around 200 doctors have joined the agitation and senior resident doctors have also supported our stir. Our protest excludes emergency services as we do not want any patient in need to suffer," Ankit Kumar, president of the Junior Doctors' Association (JDA) at RIMS, told PTI. Doctors and medical students held a protest at AIIMS Delhi on Tuesday after the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) called for a nationwide shutdown of OPD services from Tuesday in solidarity. Dr Indra Shekhar Prasad, President, Resident Doctors Association AIIMS Delhi, said, "This is such a serious incident. A woman who was on duty was sexually assaulted and murdered brutally. If such incidents happen at workplaces, how will the women work? We have several demands regarding safety concerns. We want a CBI probe into this, till then we will continue our protest." Doctors and medical students at Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital also protested and demanded a CBI probe into the sexual assault and murder of a woman trainee doctor. Doctors and medical students staged a protest in Mumbai and Nagpur also demanding justice for the woman post-graduate trainee doctor. In Nagpur doctors and medical students staged a protest in front of OPD of Govt Medical College &amp; Hospital (GMCH). IMA has written to Union Minister JP Nadda demanding a detailed inquiry into the conditions enabling the crime as well as the steps to improve the safety of doctors especially women in the workplace. With inputs from agencies. 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The <keyword id="19897865" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Telangana-government" source="keywords">Telangana government</keyword> on Monday stepped up <keyword id="21349143" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="relief-measures" source="keywords">relief measures</keyword> following <keyword id="19922385" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="heavy-rains" source="keywords">heavy rains</keyword> in the state which led to the death of at least nine people and inundation of low-lying areas. The affected people were shifted to relief camps at some places in the state. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will conduct a meeting with officials on the <keyword id="23005417" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rain-relief-measures" source="keywords">rain relief measures</keyword>. People in several places in the state were grappling with the situation though there had been some let up in the rains on Monday morning. The <keyword id="21479339" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="flood-victims" source="keywords">flood victims</keyword> at Khammam, as Munneru rivulet was in spate, said their belongings were washed away and that drinking water was not available to them. Some local residents provided them with food on Sunday, they said. They alleged that they had got no relief from the officials. Traffic on the <keyword id="19900176" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hyderabad" source="keywords">Hyderabad</keyword> - Vijayawada National Highway was diverted due to rainwater overflowing on the road. State Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya visited <keyword id="22686850" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rain-affected-areas" source="keywords">rain-affected areas</keyword> in the Mahabubabad district and enquired about the <keyword id="21349143" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="relief-measures" source="keywords">relief measures</keyword> taken up and about help provided to those who were shifted to relief camps. The Secunderabad-headquartered <keyword id="19986382" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="South-Central-Railway" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="South Central Railway" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="South Central Railway">South Central Railway</keyword> cancelled train services, while diverting some others. The Met Centre of IMD here said extremely heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places in Adilabad district on Monday. In view of <keyword id="19922385" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="heavy-rains" source="keywords">heavy rains</keyword>, the Cyberabad Police here requested all IT and ITES companies to encourage 'work from home' on September 2. Allowing the employees to work from home would minimise the risks associated with commuting during this weather, said D Joel Davis, Joint Commissioner of Police (Cyberabad Traffic) in an advisory. Additionally, this measure would also help reduce traffic congestion and ensure that emergency services are not hindered, he said. Due to the forecast of heavy rains in <keyword id="19900176" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Hyderabad" source="keywords">Hyderabad</keyword> district, a holiday has been declared for all primary and secondary schools, under all managements (Government, Aided, and Private) on September 2, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of the children, officials said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the phone and enquired about the flood situation in the rain-hit areas and the damages caused due to flood fury in the state. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/realme-13-plus-5g-vs-iqoo-z9s-pro-battle-of-the-under-25000-smartphones/slidelist/112924868.cms">Realme 13 Plus 5G vs iQOO Z9s Pro – Battle of the under ₹25,000 smartphones</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/baazar-style-retail-ipo-price-band-to-risk-factors-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/112920678.cms">Baazar Style Retail IPO – Price band to risk factors, all you need to know</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/upcoming-cars-launching-in-india-in-september-2024/slidelist/112917920.cms">Upcoming cars launching in India in September 2024</a>

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In a landmark judgement, the <keyword id="19900742" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Supreme-Court-of-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Supreme Court of India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Supreme Court of India">Supreme Court of India</keyword> has broadened the definition of crimes under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The court ruled that simply viewing <keyword id="20456028" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="child-pornography" source="keywords">child pornography</keyword> on the internet, without physically possessing or storing the material, is now a criminal offence under Section 15 of the <keyword id="19920672" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="POCSO-Act" source="keywords">POCSO Act</keyword> and provisions of the <keyword id="19930099" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="information-technology" source="keywords">Information Technology</keyword> (IT) Act. This ruling significantly expands the scope of the law to address the evolving challenges posed by digital platforms. <h2>A wider net</h2>In its ruling, a bench comprising Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice J.B. Pardiwala stated, "Any act of viewing, distributing, or displaying child pornographic material by a person over the internet without any actual or physical possession or storage of such material in any device or in any form or manner would also amount to 'possession' in terms of Section 15 of POCSO Act." This interpretation effectively settled conflicting verdicts from various high courts, notably overturning a Madras High Court decision that had quashed a POCSO case against an individual who had viewed child pornography but had not circulated it. The Supreme Court, in agreeing with senior advocate H.S. Phoolka's arguments, deemed the earlier judgement "egregiously erroneous." <h2>Crimes categorised</h2>In a further clarification, the Supreme Court divided crimes related to child pornography under Section 15 of the POCSO Act into three distinct categories. The decision emphasised that law enforcement and courts must carefully assess each case to determine the specific category under which an offence falls. One critical insight from the judgement is that an offender cannot escape prosecution by simply deleting illegal content before an FIR is registered. The bench declared, "We clarify that there is no requirement under Section 15 of POCSO Act that ‘storage’ or ‘possession’ must continue to exist at the time of initiation of the criminal proceeding, and no such requirement can be read into the said provision." <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113417654" title="“Learned no lessons from Nirbhaya case”: Madhya Pradesh High Court criticises lenient treatment of crime-accused juvies in India" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>This means that even if an individual deletes the material before the authorities take action, they may still face <keyword id="20554971" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="legal-consequences" source="keywords">legal consequences</keyword> based on the mere act of viewing or temporary possession. <h2><keyword id="23293250" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="automatic-downloads" source="keywords">Automatic downloads</keyword></h2>Acknowledging the complexities of <keyword id="20573374" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="digital-media" source="keywords">digital media</keyword>, the Supreme Court recognised that certain child pornographic content might be automatically downloaded onto devices without the user’s knowledge. To address this, the court created a safeguard for those unaware of the offensive material stored on their devices. If a person discovers such material on their device through automatic downloads, they will not be prosecuted if they take immediate steps to delete it and report it to the authorities. However, the onus is on the device owner to act swiftly. Failure to delete or report the offensive material after becoming aware of it would constitute an offence under the law. To avoid the automatic downloading of problematic material, there are several proactive measures you can take. First, adjust your browser settings to disable automatic downloads and pop-ups, ensuring you have to approve any file before it is downloaded to your device. Regularly update your web browser and security software to benefit from the latest protections against malicious websites. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113146443" title="Karnataka HC rejects school teacher&amp;#39;s plea to quash POCSO case over filming of girl students" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>Additionally, be cautious about the sites you visit, particularly those that seem suspicious or unfamiliar; stick to well-known, reputable sources. Additionally, consider using ad blockers or content filters that can prevent potentially harmful content from loading. Always be mindful of any unsolicited links in emails or messages, as these can lead to automatic downloads of unwanted material. Lastly, routinely monitor your device for any unfamiliar files and promptly delete anything that looks suspicious to minimise your risk of unknowingly storing problematic content. <h2>What this means for the future</h2>This judgement sends a clear message: India is taking a zero-tolerance approach toward child pornography in all its forms, whether stored, distributed, or merely viewed. The ruling adapts the legal framework to modern challenges, ensuring that perpetrators can no longer hide behind technicalities such as the absence of physical possession. The Supreme Court’s interpretation also places a burden on individuals to exercise responsibility in the digital world. Anyone who stumbles upon child pornography, whether intentionally or accidentally, must take swift action to avoid legal consequences. (With inputs from agencies)

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Amid an increased scrutiny over the alleged proliferation of sexual abuse content about children on its platform, <keyword id="399907" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="meta" source="Orion">Meta</keyword> has said it is expanding and updating its <keyword id="6361460" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="child-safety" source="Orion">child safety</keyword> features aimed at protecting kids. The company said that in addition to developing technology to tackle this abuse, it hires specialists dedicated to online child safety and sharing information with industry peers and law enforcement. "Predators don't limit their attempts to harm children to online spaces, so it's vital that we work together to stop predators and prevent child exploitation," the company said in a statement late on Friday. Meta said it takes recent allegations about the effectiveness of its work very seriously, and "created a task force to review existing policies, examine technology and enforcement systems we have in place, and make changes that strengthen our protections for young people, ban predators, and remove the networks they use to connect with one another". The task force took immediate steps to strengthen its protections, and child safety teams continue to work on additional measures, the company added. The Wall Street Journal recently detailed how <keyword id="819905" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="instagram" source="Orion">Instagram</keyword> and Facebook show inappropriate and sexual child-related content to users. In June, the report detailed how Instagram connects a network of accounts buying and selling child sexual abuse material (CSAM), guiding them to each other via its recommendations algorithm. A follow-up investigation published on Friday showed how the problem extends to Facebook Groups, where there's an ecosystem of pedophile accounts and groups, some with as many as 800,000 members. Meta said that on Instagram, potentially suspicious adults will be prevented from following one another, will not be recommended to each other in places like Explore and Reels, and will not be shown comments from one another on public posts, among other things. "On Facebook, we're using this technology to better find and address certain Groups, Pages and Profiles," said the company. Additionally, Groups whose membership overlaps with other Groups that were removed for violating our child safety policies will not be shown in Search. "We're sending Instagram accounts that exhibit potentially suspicious behaviour to our content reviewers and we'll automatically disable these accounts if they exhibit enough of the 60+ signals we monitor," said the company. After launching a new automated enforcement effort in September, "we saw five times as many automated deletions of Instagram Lives that contained adult nudity and sexual activity." "We actioned over 4 million Reels per month, across Facebook and Instagram globally, for violating our policies," said Meta.

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A recent study has revealed that more than 3,600 chemicals used in <keyword id="21367852" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="food-packaging" source="keywords">food packaging</keyword> and preparation have been detected in human bodies, raising concerns about their potential impact on health. These chemicals, some of which are hazardous, are finding their way into the food we consume, sparking calls for more research and stricter regulations. <h2>Chemicals we don’t know enough about</h2>Of the thousands of chemicals identified, around 100 are classified as being of “high concern” for <keyword id="20060201" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="human-health" source="keywords">human health</keyword>. According to Birgit Geueke, the lead author of the study from the <keyword id="23220554" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Food-Packaging-Forum-Foundation" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Food Packaging Forum Foundation" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Food Packaging Forum Foundation">Food Packaging Forum Foundation</keyword>, some of these chemicals are well-known, while the health effects of others remain largely unexplored. Chemicals such as <keyword id="20307473" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="PFAS" source="keywords">PFAS</keyword> (often referred to as "forever chemicals") and bisphenol A (<keyword id="20186545" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BPA" source="keywords">BPA</keyword>) are familiar names in the scientific community. Both have been extensively studied and are linked to a range of health problems. PFAS, for example, have been detected in multiple parts of the human body and are associated with various diseases, including cancer, liver damage, and thyroid dysfunction. Bisphenol A, commonly found in plastics, is a hormone-disrupting chemical that has been banned from baby bottles in many countries due to its harmful effects on reproductive health. However, many of the other chemicals detected—like oligomers, byproducts of plastic production—are still a mystery in terms of their health implications. "There is almost no evidence on the health effects of these chemicals," Geueke said, highlighting the need for further research. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111250040" title="Karnataka Health Department bans use of artificial food colouring in kebabs; imposes hefty fine of 10 lakhs!" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <h2>How do these chemicals enter our bodies? </h2>Food contact chemicals (FCCs) are substances that can "migrate" from packaging materials—such as plastic, paper, glass, or metal—into the food we eat. These chemicals can also enter the food chain from other parts of the food-making process, such as conveyor belts and kitchen utensils. The study originally catalogued about 14,000 FCCs, but researchers were astonished to find 3,601 of them present in human biomonitoring databases, which track chemicals found in human tissues and fluids. This unexpected result underscores how pervasive these substances are. <h2>High concern: PFAS, BPA and Phthalates </h2>Among the most troubling chemicals are the PFAS, which have gained notoriety as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down easily in the environment or the human body. These chemicals have been linked to a host of health issues, including immune system suppression, developmental problems, and various cancers. Bisphenol A (BPA), a well-known endocrine disruptor used in the production of plastics, is another substance of concern. BPA can interfere with the body’s hormone systems, particularly oestrogen, and has been associated with fertility problems, breast cancer, and developmental disorders in children. Phthalates, another group of hormone-disrupting chemicals, are used to make plastics more flexible. They have been linked to infertility and developmental issues, making their presence in food packaging particularly concerning. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112623051" title="474 Indian spice samples fail FSSAI&amp;#39;s safety tests as countries suspend sale of Indian spice brands" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <h2>What can we do? </h2>While this study doesn’t determine how much of these chemicals we’re exposed to or their specific sources, it does highlight the need for more comprehensive research and better data on their potential <keyword id="19977451" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="health-risks" source="keywords">health risks</keyword>. Duane Mellor, a specialist in evidence-based medicine at Aston University in the UK, praised the study for being thorough but cautioned against panic. Instead, he encouraged consumers to advocate for stronger regulations on <keyword id="21364182" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="chemicals-in-food" source="keywords">chemicals in food</keyword> packaging. "Rather than being unduly alarmed, people should demand better data and minimise unnecessary exposure," Mellor said. To reduce exposure to these potentially harmful chemicals, Geueke recommended simple measures like reducing the time food spends in contact with packaging and avoiding heating food in the containers it comes in. Many of these chemicals migrate more easily into food when heated, making microwaving plastic containers or takeout packaging a common source of contamination. <h2>The regulatory response </h2>Some chemicals are already facing bans. The European Union is in the final stages of banning the use of PFAS in food packaging, and a similar ban on bisphenol A is expected to come into effect by the end of this year. As more research emerges, governments around the world may follow the EU's lead in implementing stricter controls on these hazardous chemicals, protecting consumers from hidden dangers in their everyday meals. For now, the best way to protect yourself is to stay informed, reduce unnecessary exposure, and support efforts for stricter regulations on food packaging materials. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="109322441" title="2 foods Michael Pollan always buys organic to reduce his exposure to harmful chemicals" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>X, formerly Twitter, is making changes to the platform's block function.</li><li>Blocked users will soon be able to see the posts of the person who blocked them.</li></ul><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-twitter">X</a>, formerly Twitter, recently announced it's changing the way the social media platform's block function works.Currently, blocking a user means that account can no longer see the posts of the user who blocked them. But X said this week that would change soon, though it did not specify when. Instead, the updated block function will still allow the blocked person to see the posts of the user who blocked them — as long as that user has a public account — but they will be unable to engage with them."Today, block can be used by users to share and hide harmful or private information about those they've blocked. Users will be able to see if such behavior occurs with this update, allowing for greater transparency," the X engineering team said in a post.Critics of the change say it could make X less safe for some users, such as victims of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/los-angeles-basic-income-program-domestic-violence-survivors-2024-10">domestic violence</a> or harassment.X did not provide comment on these concerns when reached by BI, instead referring to the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://x.com/XEng/status/1846605254864888180">post</a> by the X engineering team."big day for stalkers and harassers," said X user wrote in response to the announcement. The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://x.com/evildeadthing/status/1846611747727134945">post</a> got more than 89,000 likes."That's not blocking. It's supporting stalking," another <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://x.com/HeatherThomasAF/status/1846662936242409668">user</a> said."How do I block people whom I've blocked for security (stalking) reasons?" another <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://x.com/BKatie617/status/1846614222727196891">user</a> asked."Anything that gives an abusive individual power and control over the victim should be considered carefully by Twitter," Adam Dodge, founder of End Tech-Enabled Abuse, told Business Insider. "The mere knowledge that a person who is seeking to harm a victim can monitor their social media posts puts that victim in an unsafe position."Dodge said that this change in the block function could lead to some victims going into a mode of hypervigilence, which can have a severe impact on their emotional and physical wellbeing.Dodge said he expects some people to respond to the victims who criticize this change by telling them they should just make their account private, but he said that's blaming the victim.In the recent post about the change, X directed users who wanted more control over who could see their posts to the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://help.x.com/en/safety-and-security/how-to-make-x-private-and-public">page</a> that explains how they can make their account private.Dodge said victims should be able to have their account be public if they choose, and that they should be empowered to block users who are harassing, stalking, or abusing them. There are also people who need a public X account for their work."I think it's going to result in victims being forced to choose between safety and their right to speech on the platform, and we should never be putting victims in that place," he said.There are workarounds to the current blocking system. For instance, a blocked user could simply create a new account to view the posts of the user who has blocked them."While it is true that the current blocking system used by social media platforms isn't perfect, it typically creates some measure of a barrier to guard against toxic behavior and bad situations on the platform," Dominic Sellitto, a clinical assistant professor of management science and systems at the University at Buffalo School of Management who researches <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/websites-know-who-you-are-data-brokers-privacy-online-shopping-2024-3">digital privacy</a>, said. "After all, creating another account takes effort, and the typical harassing user on the platform may just move on if they cannot see a user's account who has blocked them."Sellitto said consumers still have some power over their privacy, and that they can choose not to use a platform if they do not support its policies. He acknowledged, though, that this can be difficult for people whose accounts are tied to their work, personal brand, or even income."But it is something that every user should consider with any of their online presences, especially if they are encountering toxic situations," he added.

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