Seven in ten women in public life report online violence; increase in offline harm experienced by women journalists
Phys.org • 12/13/2025 – 12/14/2025
Summary
A report indicates that seven in ten women in public life have experienced online violence, with four in ten women journalists, activists, and influencers also facing offline attacks linked to this digital abuse (Phys.org). The findings highlight a concerning trend of online harassment translating into physical harm.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
78d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1841
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1841/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1841/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 77 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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