The article recounts a personal experience of receiving a shocking message on Instagram from an anonymous troll. Initially struck by the harsh words targeted at promoting body positivity, the author explores the emotions of violation and curiosity. Upon investigating, they discover that the troll is someone they know, which adds a layer of personal betrayal. This encounter highlights the intricate connection between online harassment and real-life relationships, prompting reflection on the nature of anonymity and accountability in digital spaces.
When I first saw the message, I froze with shock... Your actually disgusting and you shouldn't be promoting morbid obesity... I felt surveilled.
Although we weren't close, my troll and I had hung out enough times for them to know how to aim barbs that cut deep.
It's the first time I'd connected the dots... fake profiles are often run by real people, and that those individuals could be people I knew.
I sought revenge; rather than reporting or confronting my troll, I posted the screenshots to my Instagram stories, letting the world know.
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