A self-confessed introvert, Pratiksha Chhetri found a haven in social media. “That was the only place I could talk to people openly and be who I am. It worked like a mask to cover my shyness,” says the 23-year-old from New Jalpaiguri who dreams to be a kindergarten teacher.
It was fun for a while but the experience would soon be ruined. “I started receiving texts asking for nudes from people whom I assumed were nice. It felt creepy,” she recollects.
I still lose my peace of mind when I think about it, because creating a fake account is no big deal. Somebody, somewhere might be using someone else's picture to degrade them.
—Pratiksha Chhetri, on facing abuse on social media
Chhetri changed her password frequently, fearing someone would hack into her account and create trouble. “I did not want to be ashamed for something I did not do,” she says. “I still lose my peace of mind when I think about it, because creating a fake account is no big deal. Somebody, somewhere might be using someone else's picture to degrade them. Chhetri finally deactivated her account.
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