The article discusses the negative experiences of a female journalist who faces a barrage of hate comments from online users. Despite being aware of the critical nature of public scrutiny, she expresses her disbelief at the severity of the vitriol directed at her, especially when it stems from individuals who engage superficially with her work. Through specific examples of derogatory comments related to her writing and opinions, she illustrates the toxic dynamics prevalent in online discourse, especially towards women.
With each new hate comment I receive, I am reminded of how irrevocably the internet has become The Bad Place.
I don't think I ever expected you all to be so horrible. By 'you', I do not mean the people who read the words I write and hey, sometimes even like them.
When I wrote about politics in dating, I was a 'childless cat lady'. When I suggested that Irish people should rally behind the move to make abortions in Europe more accessible, I was told that I should 'concentrate on losing two or three stone'.
I'm speaking directly here to the people who don't read past the first paragraph, or listen beyond the first few minutes of chat on air.
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