While the bravery of these women was generally welcomed, a large part of the online conversation that followed is deeply triggered, especially for those who have become victims of physical, sexual or emotional abuse. For some, especially for men, social media platforms such as X have become forums to reject, down or even justify the allegations of abuse. As a result, many were confronted with harmful opinions by partners, family members and friends because these abuse stories have developed. An X user shared: “Emphasis on women, especially the boys, a basic litmus test for a man they consider to ask him about his thoughts about Tory, Diddy, R Kelly, DDG, etc.
