Michael Nelson: Don’t let social media trolls get away with it

By Mark Carruthers

BLYTH Spartans manager Michael Nelson believes there should be “no second chances” for social media trolls who abuse other users.
Online platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram have received widespread scrutiny in recent weeks with high-profile players and managers revealing that online abuse is worse than ever.
Punishments for a number of serial offenders have tended to range from temporary suspensions or a limitation of services, although permanent bans have been few and far-between.
Nelson revealed earlier this week that he received personal abuse and threate...

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