Arseholes Quote by Bonnie Greer
“We should differentiate between criminals who make violent threats online, and trolls who are just arseholes”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on online harassment, 2022
Distinguish between genuine violent threats and harmless trolling to target responses appropriately.
In simple terms: Separate real threats from petty trolls.
Key Takeaway
Identify threat level before reacting.
Themes
online safety
threat assessment
digital behavior
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
advisory
ethical
When to use this quote
- moderating forums
- law enforcement
- personal safety
- community guidelines
Key Concepts
psychology of aggression
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a threat’s seriousness?
- What policies balance free speech and safety?
A Different Perspective
Trolls may still cause harm despite intent.
![“I'm really bad with trolls because I have a lot of really intense friends who are not necessarily doing things so legally. If I get trolled, [my friends will send me] an email with the person's Social Security number, phone number, pictures of his family, his business, his spouse. I see this…” quote by Margaret Cho](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/653/margaret-cho-1136_doing-things_i-m-really-bad-with-trolls-because-i-hav_1475968.jpg)
![“Arseholes who are expert at making something out of nothing [...] appeared equally capable of making nothing out of something” quote by John le Carré](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/250/john-le-carre-651_quote_arseholes-who-are-expert-at-making-somet_238786.jpg)
