As Joseph Nemeth points out, address the conduct and its effects, rather than using a label. The most effective way to deal with someone appearing to negatively provoke, rather than constructively engage, is to Ignore. Do not engage. Do not give oxygen. Do not reward with any attention. Do not elevate the algorithm-driven "likes" an…
As Joseph Nemeth points out, address the conduct and its effects, rather than using a label. The most effective way to deal with someone appearing to negatively provoke, rather than constructively engage, is to Ignore. Do not engage. Do not give oxygen. Do not reward with any attention. Do not elevate the algorithm-driven "likes" and volume of comments.
There already is an established practice on social media. If a subscriber seeks a stronger action against a perceived bad actor, then the appropriate recourse is to make a report to the owner of the blog, in this case, Heather, or her Substack moderators.
Doing otherwise sets up divisiveness within this mostly wonderful group.
As Joseph Nemeth points out, address the conduct and its effects, rather than using a label. The most effective way to deal with someone appearing to negatively provoke, rather than constructively engage, is to Ignore. Do not engage. Do not give oxygen. Do not reward with any attention. Do not elevate the algorithm-driven "likes" and volume of comments.
There already is an established practice on social media. If a subscriber seeks a stronger action against a perceived bad actor, then the appropriate recourse is to make a report to the owner of the blog, in this case, Heather, or her Substack moderators.
Doing otherwise sets up divisiveness within this mostly wonderful group.