After reading the UK’s Online Safety Act, I was taken back by its lack of technical specification and its abundance of magical thinking. A harsh opinion perhaps, but first lets us juxtapose its declaration - that ‘it is a legislation designed to make social media companies more responsible for their users’ safety - with the reality of the recent UK riots.
When I walked into Boots UK to place an order for out-of-stock goods, I never imagined the ordeal that would follow. What should have been a simple transaction became a months-long battle against a company I once trusted. My experience underscores the importance of vigilance and perseverance when dealing with retail giants and serves as a reminder that even the most reputable companies can fall short of basic customer service standards.
Sextortion, a heady mix of "sex" and "extortion". Which involves threatening to distribute intimate, sexual image of a person, unless a victim complies with certain demands. Yet despite its serious nature, this crime is underreported and shrouded in shame.
The Dark World of Male Sex Crime