Douyin Takes Action Against Cyberbullying of Diver Chen Yuxi
Social media platform Douyin removes abusive comments aimed at Olympic champion following National Diving Championships success.
Douyin, the leading Chinese social media platform akin to TikTok, announced on Wednesday that it has taken measures to remove abusive and insulting comments directed toward Olympic champion diver Chen Yuxi.
This decision follows reports of harassment on the platform after Chen's recent victory in partnership with Zhang Minjie in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform event at the National Diving Championships held earlier this week.
The controversy emerged after a user on the microblogging site Sina Weibo highlighted that Chen had been subjected to online harassment, which included derogatory comments claiming that fellow diver Quan Hongchan should receive recognition as the 'world's No. 1.' Additionally, the abusive remarks encompassed personal insults and offensive memes aimed at Chen.
In a statement, Douyin emphasized that it has taken action to 'comprehensively' eliminate attacks, insults, and any extreme or unfriendly remarks targeting athletes.
The platform reiterated its commitment to address unhealthy sports fandom culture by implementing strict measures against cyberbullying, defamation, and irrational rivalry, urging users to express their support for athletes in a rational manner and to refrain from hostile online behavior.
Both Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan are celebrated figures in the Chinese diving scene, often regarded as key competitors and supporters of each other.
They previously won gold together in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform at the Paris Olympics.
However, recent events saw Quan withdraw from the competition due to injury, leading to Chen collaborating with a new diving partner, Zhang Minjie.
The new duo succeeded with a score of 350.16 points, securing Chen's second gold medal at the National Diving Championships, following her earlier win in the individual 10-meter platform event.
As the season progresses, Douyin's actions underscore a growing concern about the impact of online harassment on athletes, especially in a competitive sports environment where fandom can sometimes lead to extreme behavior.
This decision follows reports of harassment on the platform after Chen's recent victory in partnership with Zhang Minjie in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform event at the National Diving Championships held earlier this week.
The controversy emerged after a user on the microblogging site Sina Weibo highlighted that Chen had been subjected to online harassment, which included derogatory comments claiming that fellow diver Quan Hongchan should receive recognition as the 'world's No. 1.' Additionally, the abusive remarks encompassed personal insults and offensive memes aimed at Chen.
In a statement, Douyin emphasized that it has taken action to 'comprehensively' eliminate attacks, insults, and any extreme or unfriendly remarks targeting athletes.
The platform reiterated its commitment to address unhealthy sports fandom culture by implementing strict measures against cyberbullying, defamation, and irrational rivalry, urging users to express their support for athletes in a rational manner and to refrain from hostile online behavior.
Both Chen Yuxi and Quan Hongchan are celebrated figures in the Chinese diving scene, often regarded as key competitors and supporters of each other.
They previously won gold together in the women's synchronized 10-meter platform at the Paris Olympics.
However, recent events saw Quan withdraw from the competition due to injury, leading to Chen collaborating with a new diving partner, Zhang Minjie.
The new duo succeeded with a score of 350.16 points, securing Chen's second gold medal at the National Diving Championships, following her earlier win in the individual 10-meter platform event.
As the season progresses, Douyin's actions underscore a growing concern about the impact of online harassment on athletes, especially in a competitive sports environment where fandom can sometimes lead to extreme behavior.
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