Internet trolls appear to me to be unhappy folks trying to achieve something through negative comments. They are doomed because their logic is flawed. I scan and uickly ignore them. We know beauty and peace when we see it. Enjoy that instead Belle Beast and temple... a wonderful serendipity if we let it
ViolaAugust 16, 2018
Hal, I know exactly what you mean. I’ve tried responding to hostility with kindness and reason, but usually find the responses to be filled with even more hatred and vitriol. There are times when you can say something, but there may be times when it is best to let it alone. Some of these people just want to get a response, and if they can keep attacking a church member until he/she attacks back, they feel victorious. When I read something in the Salt Lake Tribune or Standard Examiner, I tend to avoid the comments. Sometimes the Deseret News comments are better, but there are people who get on their site just to attack members of the church. Maybe someone with more knowledge than I will comment here. I sure hope so!
HalAugust 16, 2018
I read the full article and then the comments to the Salt Lake Tribune who ran the story. I have never seen such mean-spirited and down-right vile attacks on the LDS church and its beliefs. I would guess that those who posted these nasty comments also consider themselves to be loving, inclusive, and tolerant all while bashing the institution that tries so hard to reach out to every one of Heavenly Father's children. I did not leave a comment on that site, because I was afraid I would say something I really didn't mean. Any ideas on how to lovingly counter this type of vitriol that we see nearly every day?
MichaelAugust 15, 2018
The internet doesn't buy anything. People use the internet to make purchases.
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Alec AndrusAugust 17, 2018
Internet trolls appear to me to be unhappy folks trying to achieve something through negative comments. They are doomed because their logic is flawed. I scan and uickly ignore them. We know beauty and peace when we see it. Enjoy that instead Belle Beast and temple... a wonderful serendipity if we let it
ViolaAugust 16, 2018
Hal, I know exactly what you mean. I’ve tried responding to hostility with kindness and reason, but usually find the responses to be filled with even more hatred and vitriol. There are times when you can say something, but there may be times when it is best to let it alone. Some of these people just want to get a response, and if they can keep attacking a church member until he/she attacks back, they feel victorious. When I read something in the Salt Lake Tribune or Standard Examiner, I tend to avoid the comments. Sometimes the Deseret News comments are better, but there are people who get on their site just to attack members of the church. Maybe someone with more knowledge than I will comment here. I sure hope so!
HalAugust 16, 2018
I read the full article and then the comments to the Salt Lake Tribune who ran the story. I have never seen such mean-spirited and down-right vile attacks on the LDS church and its beliefs. I would guess that those who posted these nasty comments also consider themselves to be loving, inclusive, and tolerant all while bashing the institution that tries so hard to reach out to every one of Heavenly Father's children. I did not leave a comment on that site, because I was afraid I would say something I really didn't mean. Any ideas on how to lovingly counter this type of vitriol that we see nearly every day?
MichaelAugust 15, 2018
The internet doesn't buy anything. People use the internet to make purchases.
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