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#1 Submitted by m.... on July 6, 2020 - 11:42am

There always needs to be caution when using social media, especially when expressing opinions on controversial matters - it is such a toxic place! There are far too many people who feel that anyone who deviates one iota from whatever they think about a topic should be subjected to torrents of abuse and harassment, and who are incapable of engaging in meaningful discussion about any issue.

University apologises for Black Lives Matter ‘censorship’ email

Liverpool John Moores asked staff to consult communications team before expressing support for movement on institutional social media accounts

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