According to Idris, since most verification processes require applicants to share their ID cards, it would be easier to hold them accountable for their abuses online.
The 48-year-old actor made this statement on his official Instagram page on Sunday, July 18.
“People in public view are verified on social media (symbolized by a blue mark), the verification process requires them to prove their IDENTITY, so that everyone knows WHO is speaking," he wrote.
He continued: “SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES MUST MAKE THIS MANDATORY FOR ALL USERS. These days, social media is like boarding a plane and not having to show an ID that would never happen. "
He said that if cowards are being protected by privacy features on social media, then platforms are not spaces.
“If cowards are being supported by a veil of privacy and secrecy, then social media is not a safe space. It is an aircraft that allows travelers to wear ski masks. If the cowards want to spout racial rhetoric, say it with their name, not their username. " He concluded.
Three English footballers, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, were subjected to a torrent of racist abuse online after missing their penalties in the final of Euro 2020 in England this month.
The English FA was "shocked" by the "online racism" directed at the three players after the defeat at Wembley.
In a press release, he said: "We couldn't be more clear that anyone behind such disgusting behavior is not welcome to follow the team.
"We will do everything we can to support the affected players and urge those responsible to receive the harshest possible punishments."
"We will continue to do everything possible to eradicate discrimination, but we implore the government to act quickly and adopt the appropriate legislation so that this abuse has real life consequences."
"Social media companies must step up and take responsibility and take action to ban abusers from their platforms, collect evidence that could lead to prosecution, and support the liberation of their platforms from these heinous abuses."
