Let's talk about: Trolls
The majority of you are probably already aware of the user @/basedhartman, who at this point has been targeting multiple vulnerable communities, constantly creating new accounts to leave hateful messages under reblogged posts, or send hateful asks to unsuspecting users.
As mentioned in a previous post, we firmly believe that the only reliable, long lasting consequence on the internet is disregard. Stupidity doesn't require commentary, and especially older people shouldn't try to prove themselves smarter, sharper or funnier than an allegedly 16 year old bigot on the internet.
It's understandable that their hatred and ignorance make you angry - especially if you belong to one of the groups targeted by their bigotry. We even saw multiple people, including age regressors, trying to genuinely educate them on their wrongdoings.
In general, calling someone in also isn't fruitless work. However, according to @/basedhartman, they're doing all of this because the people they hate make everyone else "look bad" in a sense. If that argument sounds familiar, it's because that kind of nonsense is spread among very specific echo chambers. And as much as we'd love to say otherwise, a mass of (rightfully) offended, witty or well-meaning victims and "allies" won't get them out of there any time soon.
BLOCK AND REPORT, DON'T ENGAGE!
Also, don't stoop to their level by using slurs and being blatantly fatphobic as some sort of insult or "gotcha" moment, please.