That's Not Very Nice

Hate on the internet is akin to fish in the ocean isn’t it? Someone told me to fuck off there the other day because I suggested a person could be kind and gentle at the same time that they’re strong, resistant, passionate. That’s not very nice. The same person suggested I shouldn’t have daughters because of this opinion. The internet, a place where amazing things can happen, be they good or bad!

But look, that’s the gig. It’s (unfortunately) to be expected. It would be silly if I was shocked by it. If someone tells you their dog is aggressive, are we then surprised when said dog bites us? I’m not saying we should condone hate online (obviously). I always call it out. It’s a form of bullying. But am I surprised it happens? Absolutely not.

This week we reached 120,000 followers on Instagram. I don’t know how to comprehend that. It’s so many people. The brain literally can’t hold that many people at once. I’m incredibly grateful. I’ve been doing this for over ten year, and very exciting things are happening now. The last few days have felt truly surreal, and I would like to say thanks, to you, if you’re reading, because it doesn’t happen without support. It doesn’t happen in isolation.

Anyway, beyond a few pricks being pricks, it’s been mostly entirely wholesome. So fair play if you’re one of the fast majority who didn’t say something horrible under a stranger’s poem on the internet. You nailed it. And if you have said something bizarre and terrible to a stranger in the last few days, perhaps reflect. There’s something going on that you’re not addressing (probably).