Labour MP calls on activists to “take back Twitter”

Following the abuse of Caroline Criado-Perez, Labour MP Stella Creasy has called on activists to “take back Twitter” to make it a place where women do not feel threatened.

Writing for the Observer, Creasy said

“Twitter tell me we should simply block those who “offend us”, as though a rape threat is matter of bad manners, not criminal behaviour. When you push them, as I did, they say report it to the police who can “accurately” assess a threat, implying victims may be overreacting.”

She added

 “Lewd aggression online can numb what should be a burning shock and revulsion at the physical violence faced by women offline. Wanting an end to this doesn’t mean policing relationships between the sexes or shutting down Twitter. It’s about seeking a world in which everyone can achieve their potential.”