Colin Tansley

Author and Speaker

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When a troll comes knocking…

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Be prepared for the trolls, be prepared for adverse comments, be prepared for the vitriole. I remember someone telling me some years ago ‘There is no truth, only perspective’. It is so true.

I have experienced some negative comments since publication of my memoir. I’ve emphasised the my, because it is mine, my memories, my experiences, my life. Interestingly, those comments, thus far, have come from a couple of members of my own family. In fairness, there was one error, from a long time ago, which has since been corrected. It was very minor in my view, and the complaint was being used as a means of disguising the persons dislike of certain other aspects of the book. Something that clearly triggered an emotional reaction. I have to emphasise those aspects are entirely true for me, and based my memories of a child and what I was told and brought up to believe.

This all started with a message on social media, redacted copy appears below.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion of course. But the most upsetting thing in all of this is that there are many, many good people that I have written about in my book, some of whom are no longer with us, including my Mother. To infer that what I have written is lies and b*****t tarnishes their memory.

What has happened since has been a malicious review on Amazon, by the same individual. Because it was a personal attack I was able to get it removed. Since then another one has appeared, written by someone close to the writer.

My career and professional life is completely transparent and auditable. The testimonials at the start of the book are also genuine and heartfelt. I wonder how the authors feel about the comment?

I will not tolerate bullying and this is exactly what this is. How to deal with trolls? You call them out, using facts and evidence, don’t get into the emotions of it. What has shone through for me whilst disclosing the facts, is the outpouring of support and love from my family and friends.

I know I have done the right thing by writing the book, it is in part about emotional enlightment. Emotions are tricky to navigate, knowing the triggers and the sources, helps you deal with them. Perhaps it will cause this troll to look inwardly and address their own issues.

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