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Former French striker Thierry Henry says he is removing himself from social media due to the level of racism and bullying across platforms.
He posted a message to his 2.3m followers on Twitter on Friday stating the problem was “too toxic to ignore”.
He said he would not return to social media until companies “regulate their platforms with the same vigour and ferocity that they currently do when you infringe copyright”. Henry called for greater action.
“It is far too easy to create an account, use it to bully and harass without consequence and still remain anonymous,” wrote the
Frenchman.
“The sheer volume of racism, bullying and resulting mental torture to individuals is too toxic to ignore.”
Last September, he detailed instances of racism he experienced during his playing career with Arsenal and France.
“We need to make people aware that we are in pain,” said Henry. “Enough is enough. You fast forward and we’re still in the same situation.”
In Friday’s message, Henry added: “From tomorrow morning, I will be removing myself from social media until the people in power are able
to regulate their platforms with the same vigour and ferocity that they currently do when you infringe copyright.
“Until this changes, I will be disabling my accounts across all social platforms. I’m hoping this happens soon.”
Social media companies have insisted they are working to tackle the
problem but Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said on Twitter they
“must do more”.
Vincent Paul
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