On-line abuse and trolling by pro-tobacco and vaping activists

Abstract

This is a collection of abusive tweets and posts on blogs made by pro-smoking and pro-vaping individuals, often anonymous, about Simon Chapman, emeritus professor of public health at the University of Sydney. Professor Chapman has published sceptical papers and commentaries about claims made for the safety and effectiveness of e-cigarettes and has been trolled on social media for several years. This selection was assembled by Professor Chapman as a public record of this abuse.