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Boycott websites which don't tackle abuse, says Cameron Boycott websites which don't tackle abuse, says Cameron
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Social networking websites which do not "step up to the plate" and tackle online abuse should be boycotted, the prime minister has said.Social networking websites which do not "step up to the plate" and tackle online abuse should be boycotted, the prime minister has said.
David Cameron told the BBC that the death of 14-year-old Hannah Smith - who had been subject to web bullying - was "absolutely tragic". David Cameron told the BBC that the death of 14-year-old Hannah Smith - who had been subjected to web bullying - was "absolutely tragic".
He said those running the websites had to "clean up their act" and if they did not, people should boycott them.He said those running the websites had to "clean up their act" and if they did not, people should boycott them.
Hannah's father has said she killed herself after being bullied on ask.fm.Hannah's father has said she killed herself after being bullied on ask.fm.
He has since called for tighter controls to be applied to social networking websites.He has since called for tighter controls to be applied to social networking websites.
Clean up actClean up act
Mr Cameron said it was something he worried about as the father of three young children and said the government was looking at measures to help parents manage internet dangers - for example by introducing filters to block online pornography. Mr Cameron said it was something he worried about as the father of three young children and that the government was looking at measures to help parents manage internet dangers - for example by introducing filters to block online pornography.
He added: "It's not the case that there's nothing we can do just because it's online. I think there are some steps that need to be taken. "It's not the case that there's nothing we can do just because it's online. I think there are some steps that need to be taken," he said.
"First of all, the people that run these websites have got to step up to the plate, clean up their act and show some responsibility."First of all, the people that run these websites have got to step up to the plate, clean up their act and show some responsibility.
"It's not acceptable what's allowed to happen on these sites. It's their responsibility, and those posting these hateful remarks, first and foremost."It's not acceptable what's allowed to happen on these sites. It's their responsibility, and those posting these hateful remarks, first and foremost.
"Just because something is done online doesn't mean that it's legal. If you incite hatred, if you incite violence, that's a crime whether you do it in a television studio, on a soapbox or online and so these people can be chased."Just because something is done online doesn't mean that it's legal. If you incite hatred, if you incite violence, that's a crime whether you do it in a television studio, on a soapbox or online and so these people can be chased.
"If websites don't clean up their act and don't sort themselves out then we as members of the general public have got to stop using these particular sites and boycott them.""If websites don't clean up their act and don't sort themselves out then we as members of the general public have got to stop using these particular sites and boycott them."
'Deepest condolences''Deepest condolences'
The prime minister has recently announced plans for family-friendly filters to be automatically selected for all new broadband customers by the end of the year . The prime minister has recently announced plans for "family-friendly" filters to be automatically selected for all new broadband customers by the end of the year .
Ask.fm, the website used by Hannah, from Leicestershire, allows people to post comments anonymously. Her father Dave said he found posts telling her to die. He also said he was planning to talk to his own children about staying safe online and said parents needed to have the same conversation with their children about the internet that their parents had with them about television.
"I remember my parents being quite tough with how much television I was allowed to watch," he said.
"The off-button is a great regulator."
Ask.fm, the website used by Hannah, from Leicestershire, allows people to post comments anonymously. Her father David said he found posts telling her to die.
Police are now investigating claims her older sister Joanne has received taunts on her Facebook page.
The Latvia-based website said its moderators "ensure genuine concerns are acted upon immediately" and that it always removed "content reported to us that violates our terms of service".The Latvia-based website said its moderators "ensure genuine concerns are acted upon immediately" and that it always removed "content reported to us that violates our terms of service".
In a statement, it said: "Hannah Smith's death is a tragedy; we would like to convey our deepest condolences to her family and friends.In a statement, it said: "Hannah Smith's death is a tragedy; we would like to convey our deepest condolences to her family and friends.
"We have reached out to Leicestershire police and would be happy to co-operate with their investigation into the circumstances."We have reached out to Leicestershire police and would be happy to co-operate with their investigation into the circumstances.
"Ask.fm actively encourages our users and their parents to report any incidences of bullying, either by using the in-site reporting button, or via our contact page.""Ask.fm actively encourages our users and their parents to report any incidences of bullying, either by using the in-site reporting button, or via our contact page."
Among organisations offering parents advice on helping their children stay safe online is Childnet International - which has its own guide for parents about the safe use of social networking websites.
Its advice to parents includes asking them to familiarise themselves with websites used by their children, to talk to children about their social networking life, in the same way they do about their normal social activities and to remind them to be careful about how much information they post online, and control who can see it using privacy tools.
The BBC also has internet safety tips for parents, including keeping children safe on social networks.
Ceop - the police child exploitation and online protection centre - also allows parents and children to directly report sexual or offensive chat, to them through its report centre.