April 24th is Called National Sexual Assault Day on Tiktok
Olivia Scro
Trending Writer
TikTok users are saying a group of men has declared April 24 a “national day” for rape and assault. Numerous TikTok creators have made videos to make others mindful of the conceivable danger. “The trolls of the internet have declared April 24th…,” another TikTok user says in a clip as the words “National R@pe Day” appear on screen after a trigger warning.
A search for #April24th2021 on TikTok raises numerous recordings with respect to the proclaimed day. It’s indistinct where the April 24 pattern began or why, however as per TechTimes, six men advanced “National Rape Day” against women, and it has circulated around the web on various stages. A few users recommend the pattern might be an upsetting joke yet many actually exhorted alert.
TikTok permits you to report recordings. In the event that you discover a video on TikTok that advances brutality of any kind, click on the white bolt on the correct side of the video. Then, tap the symbol with an image of a banner that says “report” and pick the best explanation from the rundown gave.
“So I literally just saw a video on TikTok, and I had to make a video myself because most of my followers are women,” one TikTok user explained in a video. “And I need to make sure you guys are aware that there is a video going around on TikTok of disgusting men—rapists, child molesters, predators, just disgusting human beings—and they literally came up with a date to go around and rape women and children. You literally heard me right: women and children.” She proceeded to say the date being referred to is April 24 and asked individuals to play it safe on the day, just as spread the notice to other people.
Tapping on the ‘April 24’ search on TikTok will fortunately not show you any of the first recordings, and rather clients taking a stand in opposition to the risky pattern. A TikToker, @almightyursus has recently explored “online trolls and bullies” to give up their data to “family, companions, strict foundations and if vital, the FBI”.
He made it clear he wouldn’t be reluctant to do it again with regards to the April 24th TikTok pattern: “If I hear anything about this from you as a joke or otherwise, I’m going to find you and hand over your personal information to everyone you know and love, and the FBI.”
This TikToker featured how in spite of the fact that it could be a “joke” to a few, it’s a genuine article and terrifying for ladies. “For the men who think that women are crazy for being afraid of April 24th, some men aren’t taking this as a joke,” she warned.
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