The arrest of a Gujarat man who made rape threats to a stand-up comedian has put the lens on how far people can go on social media. The nature of the medium, through the anonymity it provides, has brought with it a set of challenges unique to our times.

This has meant that trolls and harassers have an open season as accountability is perceived to be lesser than in the real world or physical space. You can take your 'revenge' at the click of a button or instigate, or goad others into doing so. While social media has revolutionised communication, it is a double-edged sword with several downsides.