The Internet Ruined My Life
Overview
The power of the Internet can be a double-edged sword, enabling global communication while also exposing individuals to harassment and threats. "The Internet Ruined My Life" explores the harrowing experiences of those whose lives spiraled out of control due to seemingly innocuous online actions. Each episode highlights two stories, including a woman who faced death threats for tweeting about a cable show, a British man mistakenly detained by Homeland Security over slang, and a woman who had to flee her hometown after receiving violent threats for an inappropriate emoji usage on Facebook.
Episodes
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1
#CancelColbert
When a tweet calling for the cancellation of The Colbert Report goes viral, a young woman finds herself on the run from the backlash. Meanwhile, a tr...
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2
Food Fight
A passionate declaration of admiration for duck liver and a shared enthusiasm for video games ignites a fierce backlash on social media, leading to d...