WATCH: Rio Ferdinand calls for social media reform 

"I think inspiring content and inspiring social media things is the way forward," said Ferdinand.


Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand says a new social media platform may be the answer to solving “online hate and toxic behaviours”.

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Ferdinand, a former England footballer, said this during the launch of the Diana Award’s annual anti-bullying campaign Don’t Face It Alone.

“I think inspiring content and inspiring social media things is the way forward,” said Ferdinand.

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Ferdinand called for social media websites to be more accountable.

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