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It all started out as random hateful private messages on Instagram sent by one person from different anonymous accounts.

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These cases made me think back to all the conversations I’ve had with friends and a number of women over the years. Stories where they said no but then it kind of happened anyway.

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People have always said controversial things, gotten out of control at parties, and done things they regret. What’s changed is that today, no matter where you are, the world is always watching.

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When slut shaming exposes someone to intense humiliation and possibly further social ostracism, the emotional damage can be terrible.

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As social media becomes more accessible and continues to grow with platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat, the anonymity attached to these vehicles has allowed for an increase in cyber bullying and a decrease in personal consequences.

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The question isn’t whether or not you have freedom of speech; it’s what you want to use that freedom of speech toward.