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| This week the world looked on in horror as the details of Elliot Rodger's rampage unfolded, ending with him killing seven people. Before long, a multitude of digital sources unveiled a frightening glimpse at the motives behind the killings. From videos he uploaded to YouTube to a 141-page, Rodger made it clear that the treatment he received from women who were unwilling to accept his sexual advances were the root cause of his mass slaughtering. Whilst the digital sphere will undoubtedly be criticised for giving Rodger both a platform for, and potentially fueling, his women hating theories (it later emerged Rodger was active on men's rights forums discussing his desire to punish women) the reaction to his actions on social media has reignited a conversation about sexual permission and misogyny. The hashtag #YesAllWomen (originally created as a reaction to #NotAllMen) was given new life. The social conversation, causing the hashtag to trend globally, not only highlights the basic notion that all women have the right to choose when and with whom they have sex but also disputes the 'not all men are like that' theory behind #NotAllMen. Obviously, nothing can take away the pain and anger caused by Rodger's actions. But just maybe the social conversation is becoming harder to ignore… and with enough voices can bring about real change. |
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| - Holly Peacock, Community Editor |
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 | | | It's safe to say, wedding social media etiquette is becoming a bit of a thing. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West confiscated phones at their wedding this weekend and Poppy Delevingne and James Cook instigated an Insta-ban at their event (which was promptly broken by Emilio Pucci's Peter Dundas). Plus, 14-per-cent of US brides ban social media on their big day?! Here's our dos & don'ts of wedding social media: DO ask permission - We're not saying you should bug the bride until she gives you 10-page social media policy, but it's worth checking there's no Insta-ban in place. DON'T make it all about you - Sharing a snap of yourself and the bride to commemorate a special moment = good. Sharing a snap of yourself and the bride as an excuse to show off your babelicious make-up = bad. DO agree on an official hashtag - Kim and Kanye's friends were using a whole bunch… #kimXkanye #kimyewedding #royalwedding. Decide on one and stick to it. DON'T share a picture of someone else's kids - Ask permission before getting snap happy, even if the mini bridesmaids are super cute. Some parents don't want pictures of their children on social media. DO wait until after the bride's shared a picture to post your photos - Don't steal the bride's thunder by posting a snap of her wedding dress on Facebook before she does. Those 'likes' belong to her. DON'T tweet from the church - No one asked for live coverage. It's just plain rude. DO embrace a social media ban - So your friend doesn't want her wedding broadcasted all over Instagram? That's cool. Use it as an excuse to live in the moment. | | | - Kate Lloyd, Digital Writer | | |
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