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According to the Evening Standard Alison Saunders, the UK’s Public Prosecutor, has warned that under new guidelines, the government will crack down on social media trolls. Igniyte comments. Social media trolling Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, are increasingly becoming part of the fabric of everyday British life. Data indicates 1 that 86% of […]
14 October 2016 · Igniyte
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Prolific North reports that Igniyte starred in a 5STAR’s online trolling documentary Sex Lies and Trolls: Going Viral. The show documented their efforts to help MMA fighter Alex Reid, a victim of online trolling, revitalise his image. Speaking out, Igniyte Managing Partner Simon Wadsworth commented “We were keen to work with Alex to develop his […]
9 September 2016 · Igniyte
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Recently, Igniyte featured in a documentary for 5STAR. The programme documented Igniyte’s efforts to help MMA fighter Alex Reid. He believes his online persona is holding him back from developing a solid reputation online and revitalising his career. The documentary Sex, Lies and Trolls: Going Viral explored the rise of online trolling. It also looked at […]
8 September 2016 · Igniyte
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Software giant Microsoft is rolling out a new tool to tackle hate speech and defamatory content online, with a dedicated web form to report hateful content and a petition-style tool to reinstate content. The move comes after online abuse reached a new peak recently, as trolls targeted comedienne Leslie Jones on Twitter, and then someone […]
5 September 2016 · Igniyte
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With 12 Olympic medals, including six golds, Ryan Lochte has built a career as one of the most successful Olympians of all time. Lochte also has the problem of being in the shadow of 23-time gold medallist Michael Phelps. This problem has plagued Lochte for all of his professional career. The fact that he dyed […]
30 August 2016 · Igniyte
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Trolling victims on Twitter has becoming more and more common, so much so that the social media platform stepped in and launched a new Safety Centre, as they committed to “building a safer Twitter”. The company has previously faced wide-scale criticism for its failure to effectively tackle trolling and harassment on the site, despite several attempts. […]
30 July 2015 · Igniyte
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Technology publication, The Stack, has published the findings of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into fake online reviews and has used Igniyte’s contributing research. The Stack has reported on the initial investigation findings that reveals the main areas of concern: businesses writing or commissioning fake negative reviews; businesses writing or commissioning fake positive reviews; review sites […]
23 June 2015 · Igniyte
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Popular travel news site, Travel Daily News, has used Igniyte’s research to report on the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) investigation into fake online reviews and paid endorsements. The CMA has released an initial investigation report into businesses in the UK writing or commissioning fake online reviews. The investigation launched in February 2015 and the […]
22 June 2015 · Igniyte
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Do People Really Believe What They Read Online? Unfortunately, sometimes the answer is yes, and when your reputation is at risk, anything which helps to filter the web’s truths and lies is a welcome development. In a research paper – Knowledge-Based Trust, Google announced its intention to implement such a filter. To make a truth based […]
20 April 2015 · Igniyte
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With the possibility that Internet trolls could now face two years in jail, Igniyte explores what it could mean for your online reputation. What Is Internet Trolling? In the ‘age of social media’ Internet trolling is one of the most prominent threats to anyone’s online reputation. Different from simply leaving a review, trolling, is where […]
15 December 2014 · Igniyte
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Since Igniyte was founded in 2011 it has grew and grew in interest, with more people inquiring about the services we offer every day. Whilst the internet is uncensored there will always be a demand for online reputation management and Igniyte’s founder and director Simon Wadsworth explains why this demand is growing. Simon talks to […]
12 November 2013 · Igniyte
