#WomenBoycottTwitter Trends in Solidarity of Rose McGowan and Other Victims of Sexual Harassment
Twitter reacted very strongly when actress and vocal Harvey Weinstein accuser Rose McGowan‘s account was temporarily suspended.
The social media giant claimed she violated their terms and conditions and initially blocked her from tweeting for 12 hours, but after immediate backlash, they backtracked.
Now many Twitter users are calling not to use the site all day Friday, October 13, to show solidarity for McGowan and others who are silenced using the #WomenBoycottTwitter.
Tomorrow (Friday the 13th) will be the first day in over 10 years that I won’t tweet. Join me. #WomenBoycottTwitter pic.twitter.com/xoEt5Bwj5s
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) October 13, 2017
Ladies. Let’s do this. #WomenBoycottTwitter. Not because of hate but because I love this platform and know it can be better.
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) October 13, 2017
I’m in.
24 hours starting midnight EST.
And great to see so many men stepping up & signing off.@Twitter can do better.#WomenBoycottTwitter pic.twitter.com/F4iTz6CWBr— Tabatha Southey (@TabathaSouthey) October 13, 2017
Also, any men who wish to show their support for .@rosemcgowan and all the other victims please join #WomenBoycottTwitter #boycotttwitter
— Anna Paquin (@AnnaPaquin) October 13, 2017
As of midnight tonight, I’m doing this. I would really appreciate it if all my Twitter followers would too. #womenboycotttwitter pic.twitter.com/SSuMD4A9ff
— Cindy Gallop (@cindygallop) October 13, 2017
Welcome to the male echo chamber @jack. #WomenBoycottTwitter all day today. Starting. Now.
— Nomiki Konst ??? (@NomikiKonst) October 13, 2017
Racism, misogyny, war on poor, war on press, possibly actual war, some good puns.
Now u don’t NEED Friday twitter.#WomenBoycottTwitter
— Joss Whedon (@joss) October 13, 2017
Things to do during #WomenBoycottTwitter:
Call a woman you care about, ask how she’s doing and actually listen to the answer.— Damian Ghoulbrook (@damianholbrook) October 13, 2017
I’m with her and her and her and her and her and her and her…#WomenBoycottTwitter
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) October 13, 2017
See you all again on Saturday. #WomenBoycottTwitter
— Mayor Adler (@MayorAdler) October 13, 2017
Tomorrow I follow the Women. #WomenBoycottTwitter
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) October 13, 2017
I’m not a fan of silence or absence as a strategy. That said, it’s worth a try. See you after midnight tomorrow. #WomenBoycottTwitter
— Mark Harris (@MarkHarrisNYC) October 13, 2017
Signing off in solidarity with @jemelehill, survivors of abuse, and the women and girls who want @Twitter to do better. #WomenBoycottTwitter pic.twitter.com/aYTEVQIU6X
— Jamil Smith (@JamilSmith) October 13, 2017
Folks, I will honor #WomenBoycottTwitter – going silent tonight. This is too often a place of bullying abuse. See you on the weekend.
— Tom Watson (@tomwatson) October 13, 2017
Y’all know I know I’m addicted to this site. I will be joining the boycott. #WomenBoycottTwitter https://t.co/4YMrxneb0C
— Michael Ian Black (@michaelianblack) October 13, 2017
Women who bravely speak their minds & share their stories face harassment & threats. We stand with #WomenBoycottTwitter & @rosemcgowan. ✊
— NARAL (@NARAL) October 13, 2017
We’re going dark for 24 hours in support of women everywhere. #WomenBoycottTwitter pic.twitter.com/504oqPIgpn
— IndieWire (@IndieWire) October 13, 2017
I’m with you sisters!
✊?❤️#WomenBoycottTwitter pic.twitter.com/Tz77tEU0Ru— Mohamed Salih (@MohamedMOSalih) October 13, 2017
Several men and organizations have also tweeted their supporter.
