TiG Twitter survey - have you been bullied on the social network?
Twitter has enjoyed a phenomenal rise in popularity across the globe with more than 500 million active users.
While many see it as a vital tool for spreading news, views and pictures, others have had a very different experience of the social media network.
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Prosecutions involving Twitter abuse are increasing steadily year on year and a recent survey revealed one in 10 young people aged 16-25 believe they have been bullied online.
Thisisgloucestershire has been contacted by a Gloucestershire parent concerned over Twitter activity involving one of his children - a 15-year-old.
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TiG has been sent screenshots of Twitter content which contains graphic sexual images and racist content being shared on the network in Gloucestershire during school hours.
TiG, The Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo want to hear about your experiences with Twitter.
Have you been bullied on the network or has your child been subjected to abuse online?
Do you believe your child's school is monitoring Twitter use effectively?
Please take a few minutes to fill in the survey below but also please email TiG direct with your experiences. If you believe you have been bullied or are being bullied on Twitter take a screen grab of the offending tweet and email it to: matt.holmes@northcliffedigital.co.uk - we will not idenify you in any forthcoming articles without your consent. We will be collating a dossier of offensive content.
* Follow TiG on Twitter: @Thisisglos
Comments
by lordygaga
Friday, January 04 2013, 9:08PM
“deleted”
by Glos_Lad34
Friday, January 04 2013, 2:40PM
“This is an answer: No i haven't and agree with geraint”
by ALChelt
Friday, January 04 2013, 7:43AM
“I have to agree with geraint,how can you be bullied just turn the rubbish off!”
by geraint2010
Thursday, January 03 2013, 2:36PM
“One sure way to avoid being bullied on Twitter is to refrain from twitting yourself!”