Every Writer's Dream [Trollers Gonna Troll...]

A reader pointed out that this particular post might be confusing if you haven't read the comments section of my previous post, so here's the link to it if you're not up to speed: previous post. Just reveal all the flagged comments and you'll understand.

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Sometimes I’ll write a post and will feel sort of meh about it. I’m a perfectionist and the thought of feeling meh about anything drives me insane. However, due to time restraints because of my job and my motherly duties, I’ll often just post my article quickly and call it a day. After all, I’m not here to write professional pieces, get hired for my writing skills, or please anyone in particular; I’m here to share my voice with the community and guide myself through the therapy and inner work I’ve needed for so long.

Sometimes, though, someone else makes me realize my words were significant and provocative without that being my intention; this is how you know you wrote something worthwhile that the world needed. This, my friends, is the ultimate compliment to any writer. Indeed, it's every writer's dream come true when a piece resonates with a reader. Sometimes that dream can turn into a nightmare, however.

Photo source: Pixabay.com

My post yesterday struck a chord with someone, and it was strong indeed. That person clearly possesses so much unhappiness, nastiness, and judgment that I can feel it from here. Sorry to tell you, @arthur-schopen, but only God has the right to judge me.

At first, I thought I should just let your comments go. But after thinking about it more, I don't feel that's the right thing to do. You need to be held accountable for your words.

My post was meant as a personal journal allowing me to express my feelings and expose and move on from a painful relationship experience I had. My post quite obviously had nothing to do with you, Arthur, but if the shoe fits…

@arthur-schopen might want to look into the theory of psychological projection and then take a long, hard, honest look at himself and his own life situation before judging others.

As a writer here on Steemit, I offer myself and my thoughts it their rawest form before you, my valued reader. As a result, I subject myself to your criticism; it comes with the territory and I don’t mind, I really don’t. Anyone is allowed to make whatever comments they want, as that’s our basic right of free speech that everyone in this world deserves to have. If you want to pull random bullshit out of your ass about someone you don’t even know, that’s your prerogative.

Just don't expect me to put up with your bullshit. That is certainly not something that is required of me.

As I’ve mentioned before, words are one of the most powerful things we possess and they can be used as a weapon or as tool at our discretion. @arthur-schopen is a fine example of how words can be used as a weapon against someone he views to be vulnerable and defenseless. I’m just some bitter bitch whining about my life, right?

One disadvantage to this platform and posting on the Internet in general is that it’s easy for trolls like Arthur to come out to play. You never really know who anyone is. People feel the need to make cruel, unnecessary remarks on the Internet that they wouldn’t dare utter in real life because there is no accountability for such actions. These trolls don’t mind making fools of themselves because they can easily hide behind the comfort of their computer screens like cowards; this is the only bit of power they will ever feel like they possess.

@arthur-schopen, I invite you to travel to Los Angeles to discuss your comments to my face. I’ll even buy you coffee and pay for your hotel for your trouble. Heck, I’ll even buy you the expensive Starbucks espresso; I’m not a cheap date. Get out from behind your computer screen and humanize this interaction if you feel so strongly about what I wrote. Come and tell me about your infinite wisdom. Tell me more things I never knew about myself – like how I’m overweight, how I want an easy life with a man of a higher social status than I, and how I don’t have a job. We’ll just have to meet up in the evening or on a weekend because I work during the week at my job as a Marketing and IT Director at a home remodeling company.

I offer sincere apologies to a few of my followers who had to deal with this guy.

Obligatory photo confirming my identity. Just for you, @arthur-schopen.