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The UK Parliament is moving to make "cyber flashing"—the sending of unsolicited genital images—a criminal sex offense under the Online Safety Bill. The legislation aims to protect women and girls from digital harassment, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson committing to the new regulations.
Twitter Reporting Process, Squelching and Muting
Twitter has implemented a more elaborate process for reporting abusive behavior, moving beyond simple blocking. Users are now prompted to fill out questionnaires and provide URLs of offensive tweets, which can lead to accounts being suspended or investigated. This centralized moderation is viewed as a step toward ending the "Wild West" mentality of the internet, though it raises concerns about censorship.
