Trolls Tell Woman She’s ‘Too Ugly’ To Be Posting Pics Of Her Face, She Responds With 3 Selfies
Melissa Blake is a freelance writer covering relationships, disabilities and pop culture and has been featured on sites such as CNN and Cosmopolitan. She also has a popular blog called ‘So About What I Said,‘ where she gives inspiring personal insights into living with Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome, a genetic bone and muscular disorder that she has had since birth.
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As well as her specialist subjects Melissa often makes forays into politics too, giving her thoughts and opinions on a variety of issues.
Unfortunately, while her opinions are just as valid as anyone else’s, some people decided to cruelly make fun of her disability after she wrote an op-ed about the president.
Sadly, Melissa has had to endure much of this kind of abuse throughout her career – some people are simply assholes.
Despite the hurtful comments though, she refuses to let the cowardly bullies – hiding behind their fake names and profile pics – get her down. Her response to the latest round of ‘trollgate’ was a clear indication of that.
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While it’s easy to despair for the state of humanity and the sheer evil of these people, the horrible comments brought good people out in defense of Melissa and her work. This kind of support, love and basic humanity is what we need in these difficult times, where online bullying culture is getting louder and emboldened by certain high-profile people who encourage it.
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What do you think? Have you ever been bullied by trolls online? What can we do to ensure a more civil discourse on the internet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Cannot believe that people would go on a public forum to insult someone's appearance, and a person with a disability too. What sad, low, pathetic subhumans they are.
That's what their idol Trump does. Remember when he mocked that journalist in a wheelchair for his spasms by imitating the spasm - all while standing on a podium in fron of thousands of people AND being filmed for tv?
I'm on the spectrum. My mother saw that, and still voted for him. Yeah, I lost a lot of respect for her.
Logan Slaughter, I want to "upvote" *you*, and "downvote" your mother's choice to vote for a man who publicly mocked those in your community. Instead, I'll just say that I stand with you in solidarity. :)
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Just because you like what someone is doing with the country don’t mean they are your idol. Sheesh!!
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Actually, Trump NEVER made fun of the reporter. He has made that SAME GESTURE FOR YEARS when he has caught someone in a lie. But unlike supporters, leftists do NO RESEARCH and lap up the lies lamestream media vomits on you ALL THE TIME.
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SUCK MY BLACK DICK YOU CONSERVITARD FAGGOTS
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@pseudo puppy @john smith This is why I am leaving bored panda, too many sensitive libtards getting in the way... RESPECT for y'all conservative republicans, and liberals? I'm gonna pray for y'all in hope you find THE truth, not just your version of the 'truth'.
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Behold....Trump! Your Daddy until January 2025. MAGA !!
They anonymously post comments about her. I'd love to see what they'd say about each other if they were to magically got to be as open as Melissa Blake is.
People? I only see male names (as usual)
Seriously people. The only ones ugly are the ones being horrible.
Reaped what she sows? That is no reason for people to be ugly to her, they are just as responsible for their actions. They too shall reap :(
??? @ Karmic Consequences??? I don't believe you are thinking straight. She wasn't born a beauty queen and then as a result of her behaviour became "ugly". Think about your own actions and the things you are saying. What will you reep? Do you understand Karma?
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she reaped what she sows. she is full of hate and I am not in the least surprised she looks like that.
Full of hate? Ever heard the phrase, glass houses?
How can anyone think this is an ok thing to say to anybody ever?! How?! You rock Melissa! I want to see more of those selfies!
Cannot believe that people would go on a public forum to insult someone's appearance, and a person with a disability too. What sad, low, pathetic subhumans they are.
That's what their idol Trump does. Remember when he mocked that journalist in a wheelchair for his spasms by imitating the spasm - all while standing on a podium in fron of thousands of people AND being filmed for tv?
I'm on the spectrum. My mother saw that, and still voted for him. Yeah, I lost a lot of respect for her.
Logan Slaughter, I want to "upvote" *you*, and "downvote" your mother's choice to vote for a man who publicly mocked those in your community. Instead, I'll just say that I stand with you in solidarity. :)
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Just because you like what someone is doing with the country don’t mean they are your idol. Sheesh!!
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Actually, Trump NEVER made fun of the reporter. He has made that SAME GESTURE FOR YEARS when he has caught someone in a lie. But unlike supporters, leftists do NO RESEARCH and lap up the lies lamestream media vomits on you ALL THE TIME.
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SUCK MY BLACK DICK YOU CONSERVITARD FAGGOTS
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@pseudo puppy @john smith This is why I am leaving bored panda, too many sensitive libtards getting in the way... RESPECT for y'all conservative republicans, and liberals? I'm gonna pray for y'all in hope you find THE truth, not just your version of the 'truth'.
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Behold....Trump! Your Daddy until January 2025. MAGA !!
They anonymously post comments about her. I'd love to see what they'd say about each other if they were to magically got to be as open as Melissa Blake is.
People? I only see male names (as usual)
Seriously people. The only ones ugly are the ones being horrible.
Reaped what she sows? That is no reason for people to be ugly to her, they are just as responsible for their actions. They too shall reap :(
??? @ Karmic Consequences??? I don't believe you are thinking straight. She wasn't born a beauty queen and then as a result of her behaviour became "ugly". Think about your own actions and the things you are saying. What will you reep? Do you understand Karma?
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she reaped what she sows. she is full of hate and I am not in the least surprised she looks like that.
Full of hate? Ever heard the phrase, glass houses?
How can anyone think this is an ok thing to say to anybody ever?! How?! You rock Melissa! I want to see more of those selfies!