Smaller shares experienced harassment or hate on Twitter (24%), YouTube (21%), Instagram (24%) and TikTok (9%). About 75% of those who experienced online harassment reported at least some of that harassment occurred on Facebook. Users on Facebook experienced the highest percentage of online harassment. Sixty-four percent of LGBTQ social media users reported experiencing harassment and hate speech, a much higher rate than all other identity groups. "Of special concern, the prevalence and intensity of hate speech and harassment stands out as the most significant problem in urgent need of improvement," the organization focused on ending discrimination against LGBTQ people said in its inaugural social media index report. The top social media sites - Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter - are all "effectively unsafe for LGBTQ users," according to a new report by GLAAD. In this photo, demonstrators rally in favor of LGBTQ rights outside the U.S. A new report by GLAAD highlights the high rate of harassment and hate facing LGBTQ users on social media.
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