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Spreading slander to baseball players and highlighting the challenges of the social media era

·1 min read·3 outlets

The short version

Baseball players are increasingly exposed to defamatory posts with videos on social media. Experts emphasized the need for measures related to children's use of social media.

There have been reports of slanderous posts with videos targeting baseball players spreading on social media.1 Experts point to the need for concrete measures regarding children's use of social media.2 It was reported that LDP officials are paying attention to the move to lead popularity on social media to political use.3

Why it matters

  • Baseball players are increasingly being targeted for slander and defamation while deepening their interactions with fans through social media.1

  • Ethical issues related to children's use of social media have been pointed out, and guidance is required to prevent overuse.2

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3 source reports

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  1. 1

    Nikkei · JP

    SNS時代、さらされる球児たち 動画付きで中傷投稿拡散

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from Japanese

  2. 2

    Mainichi Shimbun · JP

    「使いすぎるな」はダメ 子供のSNS対策、情報倫理の専門家は

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from Japanese

  3. 3

    Asahi Shimbun · JP

    高市氏のSNS人気、自民が着目「早く動画を」 配信者がみる魅力は

    Aug 4, 2026

    Factliner text translated from Japanese

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