article_snippet: Feminist critic Anita Sarkeesian was threatened with rape, sexual violence and death by Twitter trolls during the 'Gamergate' saga after Robin Williams' criticised the way women are portrayed in video games.
article_snippet: In the UK, journalist Caroline Criado-Perez also received rape threats after journalist Caroline Criado-Perez voiced journalist Caroline Criado-Perez support for the campaign to introduce Jane Austen as the new face of the £10 note.
article_snippet: Twitter users Isabella Sorley and John Nimmo admitted sending the messages to journalist Caroline Criado-Perez and both were jailed last year.
article_snippet: Under the Malicious Communications Act 1988, any 'indecent or grossly offensive' message that causes 'distress or anxiety' to the recipient can lead to prosecution.
article_snippet: Student Liam Stacey, who sent a series of racially abusive tweets after footballer Fabrice Muamba collapsed, was charged under the Crime and Disorder Act.
article_snippet: Two men jailed for inciting riots last summer were found guilty under the Serious Crime Act, and Paul Chambers, who joked footballer Fabrice Muamba would blow Doncaster airport 'sky high' was charged under the Communications Act 2003.
article_snippet: Robin Williams' made an appeal to Robin Williams'  followers to report two users on Twitter (shown above)