Social Media Vultures Are 'Ruthlessly Exploiting' the Most Vulnerable for Views – One Council Has Had Enough The streets of Newcastle have become a battleground for the soul of social media, where vulnerable people are being ruthlessly exploited for clicks and views.
A city council has decided to take a stand against what it sees as a form of bullying or harassing behavior.
Filming in public spaces is not necessarily illegal, but the targeting and manipulation of individuals for entertainment value crosses a line.