When people are insulted, hurt or threatened on the Internet, intervention is called for. What psychological processes determine whether we take action or look away?
We are the web. All of us. That’s why all of us can make the decision, every day, whether we tolerate hate online or stand up against it. Every positive comment can make a difference.
The values of the EU, such as freedom, democracy, respect for the law and human rights, are reminded of Europe Day, which was celebrated on Monday. The initiative "Do something for Europe" also campaigns for a united, tolerant Europe. In the current times...
Counter Speech in relation to "online hate" describes the linguistic reaction to hate speech and agitation. You try to take the strategy of the hater into account. It has been proven that empathetic counter speech has a de-escalating effect.
Hate-Speech
Hate speech describes linguistic attacks that are inhuman and directed against individuals or groups of people. The assumption causing this behavior is that other people are less worthy, for example, because of their origin, sexual orientation, or gender.