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Beauty spot forced to block comments after 'hot' male worker 'sexually harassed'

The New York Botanical Garden turned off comments on posts featuring horticulturist Chris Elliott due to sexualized fan remarks.
Posts about Elliott drew thousands of interactions, with thousands of likes and views across platforms as warmer weather arrived.
A whistleblower said the online harassment might necessitate stronger online safety measures for staff online.
The museum even removed Elliott from thumbnails to deter inappropriate comments online.
The article notes that the comments were largely unrelated to the plants or flowers discussed in the clips.
The whistleblower commented that online safety should be taken more seriously by workplaces.
The story notes the posts generated nearly 4,000 likes on Instagram and over 18,000 views on TikTok in a short span.
The article frames the situation within a broader caution about online behavior and moderation on official accounts.
The report implies that the online harassment could influence workplace online safety policies.

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