J.K. Rowling Stands Up to Trolls on Election Night, Gives Hope for Future: 'Challenge Racism, Misogyny, & Hatred'
J.K. Rowling, author of the “Harry Potter” book series, did not stand for any trolls bullying her on Election Night (November 8).
When one fan told her to stop speaking to the trolls, she responded, “Ramon, I know you mean well, but tonight of all nights I’m going to say it. Ignoring spite, and hate, and bullying, doesn’t work. The easy thing is to be silenced because you don’t want the insults. The easy thing is to look the other way when it’s happening to others. The easy thing is to keep your head down & let the bullies run amok. The right thing to do is to challenge racism, misogyny and hatred. I don’t give a damn what trolls feel. Speaking up is about letting the people who are being intimidated know they’re not alone.”
We stand together. We stick up for the vulnerable. We challenge bigots. We don't let hate speech become normalised. We hold the line. https://t.co/ro9AkRSc9Q
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
Click inside to read the tweets from J.K. Rowling…
Pure class, these Trump guys. https://t.co/KnhzjVauqd
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
I've been called bitch, 'libtard' and plenty more tonight. Quite proud really; who'd want these people's approval? #DegenerateArmy https://t.co/f1i73HrrnG
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
In fairness, I *am* pasty.
Not going to shut up, though. pic.twitter.com/wqehsnXzPp
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
Ramon, I know you mean well, but tonight of all nights I'm going to say it. Ignoring spite, and hate, and bullying, doesn't work. https://t.co/VF6NePPySm
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
The easy thing is to be silenced because you don't want the insults. The easy thing is to look the other way when it's happening to others. https://t.co/VF6NePPySm
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
The easy thing is to keep your head down & let the bullies run amok. The right thing to do is to challenge racism, misogyny and hatred. https://t.co/VF6NePPySm
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
I don't give a damn what trolls feel. Speaking up is about letting the people who are being intimidated know they're not alone. https://t.co/aPcd2gzAdg
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
I stand chastened. What the world needs now is more anonymous hate frogs. Dazzle us with your insights and empathy, do. pic.twitter.com/z3OLTi9JdC
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
Hey, I know I can't compare to the president elect. He has the deepest thoughts. So deep you'll need a big shovel to get at 'em. Bigly deep. pic.twitter.com/Ie074mCspR
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
This is everyone's business. Your decision has global implications. https://t.co/Ri8umlxbn2
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) November 9, 2016
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