Public shaming, in this era of rapid judgment and ensuing internet outrage, is nothing new. But the pandemic has made it a popular pastime. Runners have been berated for exercising without masks.

In some cases, people may not even realize their picture --or even a video -- has been posted, for public shaming purposes. Other times, the results could be everlasting -- and devastating.

Public shaming often isn’t about the audience’s needs at all, unless you factor in the dark emotional rush of validation that psychologists note. Get more information and context.

The fear of public shaming is becoming so prevalent in some Canadian provinces that doctors worry it is driving virus cases underground. By Catherine Porter For a time, Cortland Cronk, 26, was ...

Public shaming sanctions can get much harsher than the “idiot” sign that Hardin was forced to hold. Before the widespread adoption of sex offender registries, a Seattle-area criminal was ...

When Public Shaming Is a Moral Disaster. By Andrew Silow-Carroll December 29, 2020 1:47 pm. Advertisement. I know ...

Public shaming of giant corporations has become a go-to tool for some politicians looking to drive an agenda. We’ve all seen the parade of high-profile CEOs, from the likes of Apple and ...

After a public shaming, reclaiming my dignity April 24, 2015 More than 10 years ago Lisa T. McElroy is an associate professor of law at the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law.

Public shaming, in this era of rapid judgment and ensuing internet outrage, is nothing new. But the pandemic has made it a popular pastime. Runners have been berated for exercising without masks.

Public shaming, in this era of rapid judgment and ensuing internet outrage, is nothing new. But the pandemic has made it a popular pastime. Runners have been berated for exercising without masks.