Lisa Millar Daily Mail

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ABC accuses News Corp and Daily Mail of amplifying misogynist ... (The Guardian)

Trolling of News Breakfast host over her outfit reported by the media outlets with screenshots and abusive tweets.

“The relentless and vile bullying Lisa Millar is subjected to on social media, particularly Twitter, is unacceptable. The news.com.au journalist asked the ABC: “I just wanted to check in to see how Lisa was doing and to see if she or the ABC wanted to comment on the behaviour of the trolls online for a story? The news.com.au story was positioned as critical of the trolls and headlined “‘Just plain gutless’: Aussie Twitter users slam online trolls for sickening Lisa Millar comments”. “If news.com.au was genuine in its concern about such behaviour, it wouldn’t amplify it by republishing the comments it describes as ‘sickening’, accompanied by a screenshot,” the spokesperson said. The ABC was approached for comment by a news.com.au journalist at 6.42am, but the broadcaster said it was not going to dignify any “vile comments” being made about a presenter’s clothes by responding to them. “Giving anonymous social media bullies publicity on a national platform is participating in perpetuating antisocial behaviour and the very serious issue of online abuse of women,” an ABC statement said.

News Breakfast host Lisa Millar responds on air on International ... (ABC News)

News Breakfast host Lisa Millar addresses the "obnoxious commentary" and media coverage she has received in recent days, but says "the response over that ...

"I speak on behalf of all of us here ... "And please, make a conscious decision today to be part of the solution. "I'd like to take a minute to talk about what went on during the last 48 hours. "And we've all seen behind the scenes here you have gone through a lot, you have gone through the absolute wringer in the last couple of days. If you're blessedly oblivious and you've just been getting on with your life – great! She said the abuse women face was "often sexualised" and "threatening". Co-host Michael Rowland said Millar's presence on the News Breakfast couch following the commentary was "a testament to your courage and strength". "We know the nature of the trolling and abuse of women online is particularly nasty, it's particularly gendered, it's often sexualised, it's often threatening, and to some degree if we want to pursue careers that are in the public life our choice is put up with it or withdraw from it. "Giving anonymous social media bullies publicity on a national platform is participating in perpetuating antisocial behaviour and the very serious issue of online abuse of women." In a statement released on Tuesday, the ABC says it "regularly receives queries concerning abusive comments being made on social media about presenters and journalists, particularly female ones". "I worry it might make you think that no progress has been made and that it's not worth it to be a woman in the public arena. - Lisa Millar called the social media abuse "upsetting" but said it was the media coverage that made her "angry"

Lisa Millar: ABC News Breakfast host breaks silence on trolling (Daily Mail)

Miller came under attack by anonymous trolls over a skirt she wore on the program on Monday morning. On Wednesday she addressed the 'disgusting' abuse she ...

That sort of misogynistic hate is tame compared to some of the comments hurled at them. And enough of amplifying the bullying by republishing offensive comments. I hope this individual is reported and kicked off Twitter,' one person wrote. Enough of the abusive comments about Lisa Millar, and other female presenters. Is it any wonder women journalists don't do Twitter. 'I am angry, on this International Women's Day.

'I am angry… on behalf of myself and other women': Lisa Millar ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The ABC News Breakfast presenter called the personal abuse upsetting but also criticised news sites that chose to republish hurtful comments.

“That it then ended up online on some news sites where the photos and the abuse were republished made me angry. The trolling of Millar follows the ABC’s decision last month to begin closing down Twitter accounts connected to specific shows. Millar was targeted by social media trolls on Monday who focused on her appearance. If you’re blessedly oblivious, and you’ve just been getting on with your life – great! – I won’t dwell on it,” she said. “I’d like to take a minute to talk about what went on during the last 48 hours.

'Disgusting': ABC host unleashes on trolls (NEWS.com.au)

ABC News Breakfast host Lisa Millar has unleashed on “disgusting” online trolls while also criticising media coverage of the abuse about her appearance.

“We believe a clear public interest exists in reporting on the issue of vile social media trolls and the damage they cause. And enough of amplifying the bullying by republishing offensive comments. Enough of the abusive comments about Lisa Millar, and other female presenters. “That it then ended up online on some news sites where the photos and the abuse were republished made me angry. But media commentator Rob McKnight questioned whether the news sites had done anything wrong. “I’d like to take a minute to talk about what went on during the last 48 hours.

ABC Will Not "Dignify" Daily Mail & News Corp Stories About Lisa ... (B&T)

The ABC has issued a strongly worded statement in response to the Daily Mail and News Corp's coverage of Lisa Millar's online trolling.

“The relentless and vile bullying Lisa Millar is subjected to on social media, particularly Twitter, is unacceptable. We’re also open to anything additional you would like to add.” “If Daily Mail Australia and news.com.au were genuine in their concern about such behaviour they wouldn’t amplify it by republishing the comments they describe as “vile” and “sickening”, accompanied by a screenshot,” it added. “I just wanted to check in to see how Lisa was doing and to see if she or the ABC wanted to comment on the behaviour of the trolls online for a story? Millar was targeted for an outfit that she wore on Monday’s ABC News Breakfast show and News Corp and the Mail were quick to write stories covering the “sickening Twitter trolls” and their tweets that led Millar to deactivate her Twitter account. The ABC has issued a strongly worded statement in response to the Daily Mail and News Corp’s coverage of Lisa Millar’s online trolling.

Daily Mail Aus and News.com.au accused of fuelling online troll ... (MuMbrella)

Public broadcaster, the ABC, has directed anger and blame at publishers News.com.au, owned by News Corp Australia, and The Daily Mail Australia for fuelling ...

ABC director, of news Justin Stevens said: “The relentless and vile bullying Lisa Millar is subjected to on social media, particularly Twitter, is unacceptable. News.com.au editor in chief Lisa Muxworthy defended the story: “We believe a clear public interest exists in reporting on the issue of vile social media trolls and the damage they cause. “Especially on the eve of International Women’s Day, we ask for a more responsible approach to reporting on these issues.” The statement included that the ABC was not going to dignify any “vile comments” being made about a presenter’s clothes by responding to the News.com.au request. The opening line of the News.com.au article stated: “A well-known media personality has once again fallen victim to abhorrent social media trolls who this time callously targeted her for her outfit.” In a statement published on the broadcaster’s website yesterday afternoon, the ABC said that “under the guise of concern, these stories are republishing abuse”.