An online sportswriter tracks down an internet troll who called him an “f–ing retard.” On the phone, meek and apologetic, the troll says, “You know what? I enjoy your writing. But I disagreed with you and I got caught up in the moment. When you read something you think is bull—-, you’re gonna respond passionately. Was I appropriate? No. Am I proud? Not even a little. It’s embarrassing. But the internet got the best of me.” Tracking Down My Online Haters [CNN.com]
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3 Comments
Sam Brougher
John Gabriel’s Greater Internet F***wad theory
Robert Bigelow
When I’m trolled, bad-mouthed, condescended to, or criticized in an inappropriate way … I just leave. I’ll do the same thing whether I’m online or IRL: I just leave.
Daryl Hunt
When you are angry t an article or post before you fire that return post it is always best to take a deep breath and take a bit of time to reflect on your post.