Friday, December 15, 2017

   Ever since the internet was created there has been multiple accounts of people being harassed. Trolling has been established as one of the bad reasons to go on the internet.  Many users of the internet can't tell their story, because of all the harassment that has been done to them. People that seek entertainment by harassing others disturb me because all they bring is negativity. Instead of just keeping to themselves, they’re cowards that hide behind screens. It's frustrating to me that nothing has been done to these trolls. My hope is that one day we can get  rid of trolls through things like banning accounts.  

One of the ways that would make an instant impact on trolling is banning accounts. Although there has been some movement in this area, a greater change could come from banning all accounts from specific ip address. This would force trollers to work harder to create negativity on the internet. It would also make them think twice before making a comment that could jeopardize their access to their favorite social media website.  Overall banning trolls is the fastest way to clean up the internet.    

The internet has changed the world forever in a positive way, hopefully we can make it a safe place to be yourself, share your stories, and bring value to others. In order to get there we will have to make strides in protecting others. Nevertheless my idea is just one way to prevent trolling, what is your best idea?  

--Michael Garavito

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