The WNBA commissioner and union leaders recently met to discuss steps to protect players from online harassment. The meeting was requested by the players’ union and came after several players shared threatening and harassing messages they received on social media.
Addressing Harassment
Chelsea Gray of the Las Vegas Aces posted a message from a man that included a racial slur. The man was tracked down and fired from his job at Hilton Grand Vacations. The league and union said in a joint statement that they are committed to enhancing security resources and exploring collaborations with organizations that share their values.
The league already has protocols in place to help players with social media harassment, including a monitoring service that can filter out hateful comments. When harassment escalates, the league’s security office launches an investigation. Additional steps discussed in the meeting included pursuing accountability from tech companies and having more streamlined conversations between the WNBA and law enforcement.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
