We’re so happy to see Chrissy Teigen speaking out on such an important issue!
On Tuesday, Chrissy took to Twitter (AKA her home away from home) to make an emotional plea for increased measures to protect users from relentless and hateful internet trolls. The model was compelled to take a stand after Ghostbusters star Leslie Jones was viciously attacked by fans who dragged her with racist and misognyist comments.
Related: Niall Horan & His Family Get Harassed By Internet Trolls!
The main focus of C.T.’s argument was that Twitter doesn’t do enough to stop the hate, like something as simple as deleting an account. It’s an argument the beauty has put forth a few times before.
Take a look at the momma’s passionate and LONG rant about the issue (below)!
I love you, @Twitter. I love you so much. But please get it together. Stand up for your users who deserve better.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) July 19, 2016
At the least, delete the account. ANYTHING to show you give a damn would be nice. https://t.co/CqLTJpWxwi
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) July 19, 2016
And please don’t come at me with the “it’s social media” “toughen up” “block them” bullshit – especially if you haven’t experienced it
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) July 19, 2016
Not even talking about random internet trolls (will never go away) – talking about true hate speech. Some incredibly vile stuff out there.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) July 19, 2016
maybe I’ll quit everything, move up to San Fran and sit at Twitter HQ & do it myself. But who will be an idiot on lip sync battle if not me
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) July 19, 2016
For me, it’s more about Twitter at least pretending to care. I know these people will always exist. https://t.co/gZ1XoaDPJA
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) July 19, 2016
Sorry I really don’t want to sound whiney here. I can take the random jabs – it’s not about that. It’s the accounts that post things like:
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) July 19, 2016
(Cont) …explicitly making violent threats. defamation by way of fake tweets. photos of black men hanging from trees. I see it all.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) July 19, 2016
The fake tweets thing sounds silly but it can literally ruin lives. I would HATE to be Leslie and having people think I said those things.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) July 19, 2016
Anyhow clearly there are bigger fish to fry in this world, especially now. But my outrage has a wide range. Rant over.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) July 19, 2016
Wow, what a great perspective on this pressing topic! Chrissy is right — hate should not be tolerated no matter what!
On another note, we wonder if this was what Chlo├â┬½ Grace Moretz was talking about when she argued that celebs should speak out more often on things that actually matter…
[Image via Bravo.]
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