.@Susan_Hennessey 1) I have a very "male" voice (for years people believed emptywheel was male)
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@Susan_Hennessey 2) I'm willing to turn male attacks back onto people in very male way, which actually tends to cow a lot of people.5 replies 1 retweet 15 likes -
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@Susan_Hennessey 3) I have an American flag and a little girl picture in my avatar, which I think makes a huge difference, actually.3 replies 1 retweet 22 likes -
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@Susan_Hennessey But there are tons of women similarly situated to me politically that get horrible attacks, so it's not my politics6 replies 2 retweets 7 likes -
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@Susan_Hennessey Oh, also, it probably helps that I have a horrible potty mouth. I'm not expected to exhibit any decorum at all.3 replies 0 retweets 22 likes -
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I think having a consistent strategy is useful (mocking, aggression, ignoring) but has to be organic instinct or gets exhausting
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I should figure one out and stick with it, but it doesn't come naturally and I resent having to put in the effort.
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And in addition to the (v. significant) emotional toll, it kills opportunities for meaningful discussion.
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If you can't be sure whether someone is making a dissenting point, or if they're instead trying to cause enough
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annoyance and distraction to prevent you from communicating with others, how do you interact with them?
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Sometimes you judge wrong. But even calling out a troll in ways others can see may be of use. @Susan_Hennessey
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