Reword is a new Chrome extension that may help prevent online bullying behavior by drawing a red line through hateful or insulting words or phrases and asking users to reconsider their choices, almost like spell-check. It's a very simple idea but might be the thing that causes a potential harasser to rethink the words and actions they are using. I've tested it on Twitter and Instagram and while it is still in its infancy and doesn't work on all insulting language everywhere, I could see this having a very positive impact.
Here's a link to an NPR article on the subject.
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