You've probably seen someone who goes onto his (or her) social media or blog to troll others. This person will post something to the internet, and then quickly remove it, due to being reported for abuse and/or violation of the terms of service for the site. This person then repeats, ad nauseam.
As a writer and person who champions the cause of stopping bullying, I find this practice reprehensible. Not only does this give the troll the opportunity to continue bullying his or her targets, but it also protects them from disciplinary action by the Internet community. Also, as someone who takes pride in my work, and considers posting online to be the electronic equivalent of publishing, what sense does it make to publish and then retract?
In the offline world of publishing, there are laws that prevent slander and libel in printed media. This is why newspapers and magazines spend so much time and effort to verify information before they run with a story. There is a legal and ethical requirement for published media to do so. It is the contention that there needs to be a similar requirement for social media sites and other hosted online media outlets.
Indeed, I suggest that sites like Twitter should use their analytical ability to review the behavior of habitual offenders of site TOE. There are harassers/trolls who use the post-and-delete tactic to avoid disciplinary action by the hosting website. Even when the offending information is deleted, that information still exists in electronic form for some time. For the protection of the members of the online community, habitual offenders should be subject to disciplinary action, up to permanent suspension.
In truth, the controversial post-and-delete user is nothing more than a person who seeks self-aggrandizement at the expense of others, not a shock jock like Howard Stern. They emulate the outrageous tone of Donald Trump, without the integrity to own their words for all to see.
In actuality, there are allot of people who don't like you. I have no clue who you are and don't wish to. The intent of that was to make you think. It was effective. What I want you too focus on is why people don't like you. I merely decided to bring it to your attention in that fashion. The reason I deleted it is because it is utter nonsense. My only purpose was to inform you that although people do not like you, for wherever reason they keep quiet. They fear you.... YOU! I don't know why and I don't care. Make your synopsis and delve.... Delve and delve as to why Simone would do this. Let it be known that it is because you are not liked by several users. They sit back and watch as you do whatever it is you do to spark disdain in thier eyes. If you think this was a random act, you are mistaken. The reason why I deleted it was because I don't need other people's drama on my timeline. I'm not in fear of my account being suspended. I just don't need innocent people caught in the crossfire of my intended target. You. Some people don't like the way prompts are conducted and they way you do your Twitter politics. I'm just letting you know that. Mission accomplished.
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