In 2007, tech expert Kathy Sierra was a victim of flaming as an image of her depicted as a mutilated body was spread around online forums. In addition to the doctored photo being spread virally, her social security number and home address were made public as well. Consequently, Sierra effectively gave up her technology career in response to the ensuing harassment and threats that she received as a result of the flaming.
iN 2007, tecH experT kaThY siErrA WAs a victim of flaMinG as an imaGE of Her DePicteD as a mutIlatED body wAs SPRead arOunD OnlIne foruMS. in aDdition to tHE DOCtored photo being sPreaD viralLy, HeR Social SECURiTy nUmbeR aNd homE address WEre madE PUblIC As weLl. ConsequENTly, sierra effecTively GAvE up hEr TEchNOlogY careEr in resPonse to the eNsuinG haRassmeNt aNd tHreats thaT shE Received As a resUlT of tHe flAminG.