The Grumpy Old Troll

     I think in most of our association with trolls, it isn't that troll who stops Dora from passing on to the next part of her journey, it's the haters who seek to obstruct others on their journey through life. For most teens, this is a time of acceptance and finding self love, respect, and their next step in life. We are all experiencing similar emotions and troubles, but in the midst of it all we live in this social media age, where we can share bits and pieces of our jigsaw lives. As we do so, people are entitled to their opinions and speech on what we decide to share, and in a great deal of cases for those who've endured cyberbullying, the first amendment right to free speech can be unfortunate. Dealing with an internet "troll," can be difficult and some have even lost the battle to them... but how do we stop losing these battles? The answer is, you just don't win or lose. Silence is golden, and what these people are expecting of you is to elicit a negative response. Remember that your silence speaks at a volume that everyone will hear. We must stop buying into the grand scheme of the trolls and promote positive vibes by not entertaining their pitiful actions. So remember when you come across the person who throws the "@," just bite the pillow. :-)