<p>The ‘Black Dot’ campaign that went viral on Facebook has now gained momentum on the popular mobile phone chatting application, WhatsApp. <br /><br /></p>.<p>The majority of users are changing their profile picture to a black dot against a white background, amply giving a clear message of anger and frustration. <br /><br />The protests against the recent rapes are taking various forms. <br /><br />After actively voicing their protest on Facebook and other social media platforms, people have now started putting the ‘Black Dot of Shame’ as their WhatsApp profile picture. <br /><br />One of the messages posted was, ‘Because we live in a society which cannot protect its women.’ <br /><br />Radha P Bhongale, a student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, saw it thus, “There are two sides to it. Some people cannot go out and fight. This is my way of protesting. We all have to do what we can to say enough is enough.” <br /><br />The incidents have not only shaken her like most other people, but seem to hinder her routine too. <br /><br />“Every morning at 5.30, I have been going for walks along with my sister for the last 15 years. Suddenly, now my father tells me not to go our early in the morning,” she said. <br /><br />Another resident who has embraced the cause and has put it up as his WhatsApp profile image is Vinay Sridhar, an employee of Tesco. For him, it is not about how big the initiative is as long as he is able to register his protest against the horrific incidents. <br /><br />“It is a very small initiative. People may think what would happen from it. However, in my own case, after I put it up on my profile, my team members and my friends have added the same. The government has to intervene. Otherwise, this may turn out to be a black phase for Bangalore,” he added. <br /><br />Nisha, a private firm employee, said that the campaign had channelled people’s anger and prompted many a demand. <br /><br />“Adequate security measures need to be in place. That is a priority for me,” she said. <br /><br />Like her, there are many youngsters who feel a need to raise their voice. Their WhatsApp status are indicative of the same. ‘Am I safe in my City anymore?’, ‘Is Bangalore any better than Delhi?’ and ‘What sort of a place do I live in where my mother, sisters and friends are not safe?’ <br /></p>
<p>The ‘Black Dot’ campaign that went viral on Facebook has now gained momentum on the popular mobile phone chatting application, WhatsApp. <br /><br /></p>.<p>The majority of users are changing their profile picture to a black dot against a white background, amply giving a clear message of anger and frustration. <br /><br />The protests against the recent rapes are taking various forms. <br /><br />After actively voicing their protest on Facebook and other social media platforms, people have now started putting the ‘Black Dot of Shame’ as their WhatsApp profile picture. <br /><br />One of the messages posted was, ‘Because we live in a society which cannot protect its women.’ <br /><br />Radha P Bhongale, a student at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, saw it thus, “There are two sides to it. Some people cannot go out and fight. This is my way of protesting. We all have to do what we can to say enough is enough.” <br /><br />The incidents have not only shaken her like most other people, but seem to hinder her routine too. <br /><br />“Every morning at 5.30, I have been going for walks along with my sister for the last 15 years. Suddenly, now my father tells me not to go our early in the morning,” she said. <br /><br />Another resident who has embraced the cause and has put it up as his WhatsApp profile image is Vinay Sridhar, an employee of Tesco. For him, it is not about how big the initiative is as long as he is able to register his protest against the horrific incidents. <br /><br />“It is a very small initiative. People may think what would happen from it. However, in my own case, after I put it up on my profile, my team members and my friends have added the same. The government has to intervene. Otherwise, this may turn out to be a black phase for Bangalore,” he added. <br /><br />Nisha, a private firm employee, said that the campaign had channelled people’s anger and prompted many a demand. <br /><br />“Adequate security measures need to be in place. That is a priority for me,” she said. <br /><br />Like her, there are many youngsters who feel a need to raise their voice. Their WhatsApp status are indicative of the same. ‘Am I safe in my City anymore?’, ‘Is Bangalore any better than Delhi?’ and ‘What sort of a place do I live in where my mother, sisters and friends are not safe?’ <br /></p>
