RIPPLE

**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to National Post (established source), a B.C. restaurant owner is facing online harassment after catering an event for Poilievre and local Conservatives. The direct cause of this event is the online backlash against the restaurant, which has led to a loss of business and reputation damage. The intermediate step in this causal chain is the amplification of negative sentiment through social media platforms, which can create a snowball effect and lead to further harassment. In the short-term, this may result in financial losses for the restaurant and potential job losses for employees. The domains affected by this event are: * Digital Literacy and Technology Access > Youth and Technology > Online Harassment, Bullying, and Safety * Business and Economy (specifically, small business development and entrepreneurship) This is an example of online harassment, which falls under the broader topic of digital literacy and technology access. The evidence type for this event is an event report, as it documents a specific instance of online abuse. Uncertainty: Depending on how effectively the restaurant owner addresses the situation and how quickly they can recover from the backlash, this incident may have long-term effects on their business or lead to changes in their digital presence (e.g., increased security measures). ** --- Source: [National Post](https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/b-c-restaurant-owner-fights-online-abuse-after-catering-event-for-poilievre-and-local-conservatives) (established source, credibility: 95/100)