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Singapore students launch Harley Davidson-backed campaign against cyber hate

A group of students from Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has launched a campaign against vitriolic behaviour on the internet.

The “Not A Keyboard Warrior” campaign, which is sponsored by motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson, is driven by a roadshow that invites young Singaporeans to take a pledge against cyber hate.

anti-cyber bullying campaign

The roadshow will take place from 22 to 23 February, from 11am – 7pm at Scape, 2 Orchard Link.

Youngsters will be encouraged to hold placards reading “Not A Keyboard Warrior” and pose with Harley Davidson bikes.

One of the campaigners, Chow Aiyan, said:“Behaving aggressively online can not only hurt the self-esteem of your victim but could also have disastrous effect on your career prospects. In this digital age, employers often search your name on Google and visit your social media profiles to assess you as a candidate. If they witness instances of you flaming others or engaging in cyber-lynching, you could come across as anti-social, aggressive and difficult to work with.”

Harley anti-cyber bulling campaign

In a recent survey from 2012 by Microsoft, Singapore ranked second (behind China and ahead of India) as the world’s biggest problem country for cyber bullying.

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