From deepfakes to anonymous trolls: Why we need to fight back against online poison

NewsLiverpool NewsLiverpoolRead the latest from Pete Price07:00, 13 Aug 2026This week, I want to vent about the unscrupulous content and toxic people that turn my stomach every time I scroll through social media.‌Like so many of us, I’m addicted to watching absolute rubbish online - and I’m not afraid to admit it, unlike the many who claim they "can't be bothered with all that." As a bit of a night owl, I rarely go to sleep before 2am.‌I’m a creature of habit, but my nighttime routine has shifted recently. Now, I switch the TV off at 10pm, take a bath, and go straight onto my phone.‌The real problem - and again, I know I’m not alone here - is knowing when to finally put the damn phone down. It’s a double-edged sword. On one hand, these short videos offer a quick, easy escape, especially wh