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History of Feminism
In reply to the discussion: What happened when I confronted my cruellest troll [View all]hlthe2b
(106,075 posts)2. I heard a piece on this with the author on public radio a few weeks ago...
one of those weekend shows that the local affiliate just started carrying...
It was really compelling. While I guess we all have to credit the guy for fessing up and apologizing (finally), it still was so beneath humanity to do what he did. Beyond vile.
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This: "...it doesn't negate their responsibility for the culture they are fostering."
CrispyQ
Feb 2015
#18
Excellent article, TY for posting this. This kind of behavior is not limited to the internet, so I
mother earth
Feb 2015
#5
years ago there were a few trolls on du, who decided to photograph themselves
La Lioness Priyanka
Feb 2015
#9
There are a few truly nasty people out there, who will go to ANY length, to make others feel like...
AverageJoe90
Feb 2015
#41
"it’s not illegal to reach elbow-deep into someone’s memories ... and twist them and weaponize them"
phantom power
Feb 2015
#44