On Internet Trolls and Stalkers...
The following guest post is by (O)CT(O)PUS of THE SWASH ZONE . Although (O)CT(O)PUS and I often hold opposing views he is a respected blogging colleague and a friend. He and I share a common concern with trolls and stalkers that seem to be becoming more prevalent. His views on this are spot on . By (O)CT(O)PUS Let’s face it. There are times when the blogosphere resembles a war zone. Anonymous trolls, predators, stalkers, and comment assassins – they pop up sight unseen like whack-a-moles. Some merely argue in bad faith; some rise to the level of road rage; others leave behind taunts and menacing comments. Some incidents are more memorable – meaning more disturbed and disturbing – than others. For over a year, a persistent predator has been stalking this community. Years ago, I recall, another predatory troll visited my email box early one morning on Christmas Day. On a holiday celebrated by millions of families, here was one lone predator with mali...