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'Excellent. Racism is defeated': Ex-Premier League club Swansea announce social media boycott, fans aren't convinced
14 days ago | By RT
Ex-Premier League club Swansea will hold a seven-day social media blackout to battle abuse and discrimination on digital platforms, although some fans have suggested the gesture is futile.
The announcement was made early on Thursday afternoon.
In a caption to a post on Twitter, the club said: "Swansea City has chosen to take a club-wide stance in the battle against abuse and discrimination of all forms on social media.
"From 5pm today, we will not post any content on our official social media channels for seven days," it continued, along with the hashtag "EnoughisEnough".
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Welsh soccer team Swansea boycotts social media over racism
14 days ago | By Saint Louis Today
SWANSEA, Wales - Swansea City and its players will boycott social media over the racist abuse sent on the platforms, the club announced on Thursday.
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