Ask.fm to improve safety features after teen suicides

Controversial question-and-answer website Ask.fm has announced it will be implementing a number of changes to improve safety.

Ask.fm to improve safety features after teen suicides
Mon, 19 Aug, 2013 - 12:55

Controversial question-and-answer website Ask.fm has announced it will be implementing a number of changes to improve safety.

The popular site has been under scrutiny following the deaths by suicide of 15-year-old Ciara Pugsley in Co Leitrim and 13-year-old Erin Gallagher in Co Donegal.

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