Jack Dorsey responds to #WomenBoycottTwitter: New rules incoming

Last night #WomenBoycottTwitter spread among many high profile accounts that stood in solidarity with “victims of hate and harassment Twitter fails to support.” The boycott itself wasn’t without controversy and spawned responses including a push to highlight and appreciate women of color on the platform under the hashtag #WOCAffirmation. While many weren’t sure it would […]

#WomenBoycottTwitter 🚫📲

Twitter is being hit with a boycott Friday following the company’s decision to briefly restrict actor Rose McGowan’s account earlier this week. The boycott — which calls for a one day break from Twitter using the #WomenBoycottTwitter hashtag — is being held in response to Twitter’s speech rules, which many joining the boycott claim are […]

#WomenBoycottTwitter: Social network accused of hypocrisy over Rose McGowan suspension

Published time: 13 Oct, 2017 10:18 Actors and activists are urging Twitter users across the world to boycott the social media platform Friday in protest at Rose McGowan’s temporary suspension from the network. McGowan, one of the central accusers in a slew of sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein, had her Twitter account suspended late […]

#WomenBoycottTwitter protest spreads across social media

Twitter has been home to many hashtag campaigns, but tonight one is trending that’s a little different: #WomenBoycottTwitter. Sparked by its “temporary lock” of Rose McGowan’s account yesterday, the movement’s purpose is to go dark “In solidarity w @rosemcgowan and all the victims of hate and harassment Twitter fails to support.” Participants include fellow celebrities, […]