THERE should be strict penalties for such statements, to ensure that social media is used appropriately, and individuals are held accountable for their actions.
Social media platforms can also be a source of negativity and abuse. Offensive and defamatory statements made on social media can cause harm to individuals, businesses and even entire communities.
The penalties should be significant enough to discourage people from engaging in anti-social behaviour. Moreover, the penalties should be fully enforced by law to ensure that there is accountability for these actions.
In addition to heavy fines, there should be a system in place for reporting and investigating such statements. This system should be accessible to all individuals and should have a fast response time to minimise any harm caused by such statements.
Thirupathi Balakrishnan