The San Francisco-based internet-hosting and -security firm said Saturday it blocked the online forum known for hateful content, amid increasing harassment on the site, particularly towards transgender YouTuber and Twitch streamer Clara Sorrenti. “Over the last two weeks, we have proactively reached out to law enforcement in multiple jurisdictions highlighting what we believe are potential criminal acts and imminent threats to human life that were posted to the site,” CEO Matthew Prince said in a blog post. (The Logic)
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