Attack on Purpleman of York - Summer 2011
This storify logs the media (web/press) coverage of the attack on Purpleman of York in August 2011. The incidents highlight the role of social media in both the spread of malicious ideas - and latterly the show of support from supporters and followers via Twitter and Facebook.
Violence threat to York street performer
9:07am Saturday 13th August 2011 YORK street performer Purpleman has vowed not to quit his job even though Facebook users were urged to use the riots as an excuse to push him off his bike. Purpleman sits on his bike for up to eight hours a day in Stonegate, entertaining locals and tourists.- York street performer Purpleman attacked in Stonegate ... - The PressAug 15, 2011 ... YORK street performer Purpleman was dragged off his bike – just days after Facebook users were urged to use the UK riots as an excuse to ...
Performers 'vulnerable' to attackStreet performers in York say they want reassurances about their safety after one of them was attacked. It comes after an artist known as Purpleman was pushed from his bike while performing on Saturday . Councillors say they are keen to ensure the safety of street entertainers in York.- BBC News - York 'Purpleman' performer attacked after Facebook plotAug 17, 2011 ... A York street performer takes security measures after he is attacked following comments on Facebook urging people to drag him from his bike.
Purpleman to quit York after attack
STREET performer Purpleman, who was attacked last week, has announced that he will stop appearing in York. Purpleman, who sits on his bike for up to eight hours a day in Stonegate, entertaining locals and tourists, said he was abused by a group of men and then dragged off his bike.
When our social media becomes anti-social... - Columnists - Halifax CourierBy Pauline Hawkins Published on Tue Aug 23 15:18:33 BST 2011 FACEBOOK, Twitter... it's all a mystery. Why anyone would want to follow the adventures of a cloth family from a fabric softener advert on Facebook is beyond me. Tweeting is also something I've never done.
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