Anti-Troll Strategy #3: Non-anonymity

The internet offers (at least) one important tool that makes life easier for bullies: anonymity. As both research and common sense attest, allowing users to hide their identity abets abuse.

One solution would be to review your followers and block anyone who doesn’t use their real name. It’s not a perfect technique, given how easily social-media users can falsify their identity and create new handles.

If you choose this route, be morally consistent and avoid being anonymous yourself. You might take the practice a step further and withdraw from conversation platforms that are anonymous by design.