What “don’t feed the trolls” misses is that, for these…
““What “don’t feed the trolls” misses is that, for these online cybersexist abusers, it doesn’t matter whether or not a woman responds to their abuse. The payoff for these types of “trolls,” as mentioned earlier, is the ability to say horrendous things to women and never face real consequences for doing so. How a woman reacts is beside the point... None of it makes a difference if the victory is being able to send the threat in the first place, know that the intended victim has seen it, and never face any consequences.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Trolls seek power by threatening women; the victim’s reaction is irrelevant to their goal.
In simple terms: Trolls want to intimidate, not converse.
Key Takeaway
Ignore and report, don’t engage.
Themes
online harassment
gender violence
digital safety
Mood
angry
urgent
Type
warning
advocacy
When to use this quote
- social media platforms
- comment sections
- private messaging
Key Concepts
psychology of aggression
anonymity
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could deter trolls?
- How can victims protect themselves?
A Different Perspective
Legal enforcement often lags behind online abuse.