Renowned journalist and former NTV anchor Larry Madowo has communicated his new discovery of how the internet can be used to positively transform.
Madowo who has been a victim of cyberbullying indicated that his faith in the internet has been restored after receiving huge support from his followers over the past few days.
"Thanks for all the kind messages on my new chapter. I have received so much love from so many people," Madowo stated.
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"You’re far too kind. Keep saying all the important things," he encouraged the support channeled through the social media platform.
The media personality had in the past disclosed that he was considering deleting his Verified Twitter account that has close to 1.5Million followers due to bullying.
"My experience on the platform has been the most degrading experience of my career. I am constantly considering deleting my account for good.
"If nothing changes soon, I will have no choice but to deactivate it and walk away from the vile, toxic mess it is for heavy users with strong opinions like me," the journalist wrote in the Washington Post.
However, this now seems to be water under the bridge with his fans expressing their love and admiration after taking his new job.
"Hate and abuse are now synonymous with tweeting, but Twitter’s indifference (or inability) to deal with it has been particularly damaging.
"I’ve reported multiple accounts that directly threatened me or whose abuse crossed a line — yet there is almost always no response from Twitter — especially if the offending tweets are in local languages.
"In the most egregious instances, offenders just registered new accounts to continue their hateful campaigns after I blocked them," Larry had lamented.
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The sudden shift in attitude on the part of his fans perhaps is the best prove of how familiarity can breed contempt and resentment.
