We've been experiencing something of a beef with the "bigoted minds", but behold a masterclass in boxing off a la JK Rowling, who - has to be said - is usually a source of twitter gold.
On Friday, the Harry Potter mastermind posted the below celebrating the sweeping Yes win after Friday's referendum...
Sitting here watching the Irish make history. Extraordinary and wonderful.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 23, 2015
Then she retweeted a few wonderful sentiments to her 4.6million followers, and responded to various questions...
It is grand day for everyone b/c #Ireland has show the world that hope, dignity & human rights can be triumphant over hate, bigotry and fear
— Harry Leslie Smith (@Harryslaststand) May 23, 2015
.@cassie10yson I don't have the right to be proud, as I'm not Irish. I'm in awe, that's what I am - Ireland has set an example to the world!
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 23, 2015
Her response to this tweet, however, sent Westboro Baptist Church over the edge - we're assuming because it involved potential gay wizardry (she confirmed Dumbledore to be gay a while back) in a land riddled with love and rainbows.
.@justaoifethings ðŸ'šðŸÂ€🌈ðŸ'š Then they could get married IN IRELAND! ðŸ'šðŸÂ€🌈ðŸ'špic.twitter.com/yXedPavZfp
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 23, 2015
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Then this happened... because the likelihood of Dumbledore and Gandalf marrying is high...
.@WBCsigns Alas, the sheer awesomeness of such a union in such a place would blow your tiny bigoted minds out of your thick sloping skulls.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 26, 2015
Followed by...
I don't care about WBC. I think it's important that scared gay kids who aren't out yet see hate speech challenged. https://t.co/XumjDmEjuw
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 27, 2015
And THAT is how it's done.
In related news, Evanna 'Luna Lovegood' Lynch is attempting to shut down "homophobic trolls" in her feed. She posted the below to her Instagram over the weekend:
"I am making a special request to all of you today in light of an ugly Instagram thread that is really bothering me. Simply, if you are someone who perceives homosexuality as 'disgusting' or 'f--ked up' or 'unnatural,' will you do me a kindness and please unfollow me on all social media platforms. And then block me."
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What do you feel is the best course of action when it comes to such trolling? Ignore and maintain a respectful silence, or tackle it head on to send a message to those who feel they have no voice?
