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When Does Facebook Take Rape Threats Seriously?

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:50
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This winter, a 21-year-old named Julia decided to visit the Swedish Facebook page for international clothing company HM. Little did she know she was about to enrage thousands and eventually end up in the center of a national debate about the treatment of women online.
Julie just wanted to complain about a certain design of hoodies she found offensive, namely one featuring Tupac Shakur, the iconic West Coast rapper who was charged with sexual abuse in 1993.
“Hello HM,” she posted. “Yesterday, I walked into HM and discovered that a shirt you carry, with a convicted rapist printed on it, was marketed as cool. Would you sell a T-shirt with Hagamannen on it equally swiftly?”
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More About: Facebook, Rape, sweden, women, womens rights

source: http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/Mashable/~3/clcf-qZPWgc/



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