THE MENACE OF ONLINE POSTS, VIS-A-VIS THE VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE SUSCEPTIBLE

Abstract

Online posts can take any form. It can be through the use of social media platforms, news platforms, or the internet generally. Posts include videos, Graphic Interchange Formats (GIFs), images and write-ups. Thus, while freedom of expression and free speech are basic human rights, these have been used in such a way that has occasioned a breach of the human rights of others. Now, while online posts cannot and should not be stopped, there should be a way of curbing sensitive posts and the negative impacts which have resulted from their use. This issue is not to be confused with defamatory posts, but the negative after-effects these posts have on humans. This work will explain further and in detail, how human rights have been breached as a result of the use of the internet. It will also recommend solutions to these issues and achieve better use of the internet.