I don’t do twitter and l gave up facebook because it was taking up too much of my time.

I will pray for you.I guess l should pray for your enemies also that they may see the errors of their ways. It is nice to be nice. They should remember that.

God bless.

The specific sexual and violent threats were all reported but to no avail and we did appeal to the Inspector’s boss. Hence the touch of defensiveness, unless one is a high profile celebrity it seems the police lack resources although this might interest you. http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/9565228.Brighton_dad_sets_up_cyber_bullying_charity/

Re Joe’s post, I think he’s right especially in terms of colonisation of the Internet.

Secondly, there is a good post on the catholic commentary site about traditionalists bloggers as the alternative magisterium which I concur with, you may wish to read:
http://rccommentary2.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/the-present-situation-of-traditional.html

To be honest, I never considered you a troll per se, I had no idea about who you were, though I disagree with some of your comments, I didn’t see them as being deliberately abusive or provocative.

I think one of the reasons that I have become so upset/embittered/embattled and distraught is that last year I repeatedly went to the police who were extremely sympathetic.

I sat with a WPC who looked at a certain Twitter feed and couldn’t believe what she was seeing, one madwoman was literally spewing out one defamatory accusation after another, as well as following this up with manic blog posts and contacting all sorts of people with paranoid emails and accusations. The general feeling was that here was someone with mental health issues who should be stopped.

I then had to write an extremely detailed statement, together with screenshots, a specialist harassment lawyer advised me here was a clear-cut case and yet, the police in the end, were not willing to do anything, because they felt that there was no actual physical threat. I had my university chaplaincy contacted and attempts made to interfere in my husband’s formation process amongst other things. The police did however did however strongly suggest that I sought a civil remedy for defamation, for which I lack the financial and emotional means.

I repeatedly went to them last year when it was very clear that I was a victim of Internet harassment and stalking and I guess because this sort of thing is becoming increasingly common, together with diminishing resources, they didn’t have the desire to pursue it, much to the disgust of many. One such sexual threat has been excused under the guise of being an obvious joke and you’ll see a comment above, which whilst not abusive, is rather alarming in its insinuations about my children. A friend has verified that I never post anything untoward in that regard.

Apparently a common occurrence amongst victims of stalking and harassment is that they become as obsessed as those who are hounding them. I have recognised that I am in danger of falling into this trap, struggling to get over and heal from the lack of natural justice, so prayers would be appreciated on that score.

Do I think you are a troll? No, not really, it’s just that was the accepted meme. I think you have been conflated with the lady who had been making some terribly unpleasant comments as well as anyone who used alliterative names. There seems to be a lot of conspiracy theorists about and whilst an unpleasant comment is hurtful we need not to get narcissistic about them or go on a witch-hunt. Please accept my apologies for misrepresenting you in this way.

What was I trying to achieve? Unity, I guess. But I definitely think you have a point re comms boxes.

Ultimately the last year, combined with a difficult pregnancy and 3 years of very unsettling personal circumstances have upset my equilibrium. I too hate to see the Bishops and others attacked in such an uncharitable way by many.

But thank you for taking the time to comment here. As I said, there are a few who refuse to be dissuaded from the belief in my inherent wickedness. (And yes, I am a sinner). No doubt your comment will be scrupulously analysed and used as proof that I am secretly you after all.

Firstly, if you have received sexual threats and abuse then you are quite rightly upset and outraged – but I believe you have a civil and moral responsibility to report it to the police as it most definitely is a crime. Indeed, violent or sexual threats carry a custodial sentence up to five years I believe. Rightly or wrongly, I think the label of ‘professional victim’ you attract is partly because you appear to complain repeatedly but not take the appropriate action. In this particular case, I would strongly advise contacting the police and not blogging about the incidents as showing the abuser that you are upset only motivates them to continue. However, let me be clear that I consider what they have done to be very wrong and understand your anguish.

Secondly, I nearly wet myself laughing when you stated that you had been accused of being big benny / bertha because I can reveal now that I am him /her – or rather I was. It was my blogging personna a few years ago used while I should have been writing my PhD. I am slightly delighted that I must have caused such big waves (or ripples) that I have been remembered 5+ years later. I used a pseudo-name (and still do) so as not to identify myself from a professional point of view (because I could easily be tracked because of my uncommon name and professional profile), but also because of fears regarding credible threats of violence, stalking and harassment. For example, I believe Elena Curti received a number of deaths threats and unpleasant emails and delivery packages after published her article about Fr Tim. Other catholic reporters have experienced similar incidents.

I am rather upset though as being labelled as an ‘internet troll’ by you, as I am and was nothing of the sort. I am a moderate (perhaps ‘liberal’ leaning in some aspects) catholic of good standing who has posted different points of view on various traditionalist catholic websites and blog-sites. I also post comments on less traditionalist sites (although noticeably l have never received abuse on those and have been able to engage in meaningful debate and dialogue about differences in these forums). On a number of occasions in the past I have tried to engage with topics being blogged on – often posting comments to correct factual errors in what certain bloggers have reported, usually around the interpretation of sex or sexuality related research (which as a practising clinical psychologist working clinically and involved in research within this area I am very qualified to do). Always I have found that having a different perspective has attracted ridicule, accusations of being a tablet editor / part of an international conspiracy etc, abuse of various kinds, and ultimately when they cannot contest your facts or arguments by reason – they block you and bad mouth you without any right to reply. Perhaps you can explain why you characterise me as troll?

What is noticeable among these traditionalist blogs is the casual way they bad mouth people and mis-represent others’ views/opinions/actions in order to score a political point. A good example would be the recent blogger who posted ‘Archbishop Nichols tell abuse victims to stop complaining’ – which, of course, he never said any such thing. The tradosphere claims to want to preach the truth but the reality is that anyone that doers not parrot their insular small minded interpretation of Catholicism is set upon bullied and ridiculed. Btw, I consider some of the people you mix with eg the Diabolical Tribe of St Tibulus the Scribe (or whatever ridiculous narcissistic title they have invented for themselves) to be among the worst offenders. I am not surprised that another catholic blogger is behind these awful remarks and gossip about you. All I can suggest is that you distance yourself from them and from the uber-traditionalist catholic blogs – many of whom are actually SSPX or sympathisers and (as Archbishop Mueller recently clarified) therefore ‘not catholic’. As far as I am concerned ++Vin was correct and his remarks entirely proper. There is no reasoning with these people and by trying to engage with them, all you are doing is providing oxygen to their noxious fire. Perhaps, you might want to reflect on why you continue to place yourself in such a position, what is it you wish to achieve?
With best wishes and kind regards, big benny / bertha (real name and current pseudo-name withheld for obvious reasons).

I thought that I was voting for a pro life party when I voted for Fine Gael. There are so many young people emigrating to look for work. Ireland needs jobs not abortion.

I wonder about the people who died for the Catholic Faith in Ireland in centuries gone by. What was it all for?

Jesus told his followers not to weep for him but for themselves and their children.

Attempting to pin the blame on me for being the target of your venom and attempting to attack my children or claim they are at risk, is the hallmarks of gas-lighting.

I have no idea how I came to your attention, as an atheist in favour of liberal abortion, but I strongly suggest that if you wish for civilised discourse you adopt a shred of decency. Further comments from your IP on this thread have been set to go to spam.

Urgh.

You really don’t need to worry about me. Catholic priests maybe . . .