Social media accelerates trolling – just look at Raygun. How can we stop viral moments from spiralling?
- Written by David Tuffley, Senior Lecturer in Applied Ethics & CyberSecurity, Griffith University
For Australian breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn, the 2024 Paris Olympics were marred by an outpouring of online trolling. Gunn’s performance was met with a savage backlash on social media.
Viral videos and memes mocking Gunn’s unconventional style quickly spread, along with a barrage of racist, sexist and body-shaming comments....





