The Language of Fat Shaming on Twitter (Infographics)

"Fat and ugly" have become interchangeable in the modern world.

As much as Twitter has become a hub for breaking news and a home for social TV engagement, it is not known as the most welcoming environment. In fact, sometimes Twitter is a downright hostile environment where hashtags get hijacked and harassment drives people to shut down their accounts.

Like others that face the same accusations, Twitter continues making efforts toward reducing harassment on the platform. Still, the harassing behaviors on Twitter may be a symptom of a larger culture issue.

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