Standing up to the bullies
In a world where everyone is entitled to their opinion and free to express it on social media, it seems no one is safe from online trolling. Last week, Jess Wright and Jennifer Metcalfe spoke out about being body shamed, defiantly hitting back and insisting they won’t let cruel comments make them insecure. On p18, we investigate the police war against the trolls. We spoke to a former troll who believed because others post horrible comments, it was acceptable to join in. Social media has given our generation the privilege of being able to speak to millions, but perhaps we need to remember an old saying – if you’ve nothing nice to say, say nothing.…
