Mean Girls on Social Media

Block her. Delete her. Unfollow her.⁣
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Mute her.⁣
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You are in control of the negativity you consume, especially online.⁣
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I followed a mean girl for awhile. She was a loud female voice in the sea of mostly male educators on Twitter. ⁣
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I unfollowed her after I saw her bash teachers (including her own children’s) who didn’t use much technology as she thought they should.⁣
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I silenced her in my world and moved on.⁣
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But too many of my friends still hear her. You wouldn’t believe how many have shared stories about someone being mean online. When I ask, It’s always the same mean girl!⁣
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Ladies, even if someone is sharing something useful, you do not have expose yourself to negativity to receive it.⁣
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There are so many—often quieter—knowledgeable and kind educators sharing online. Find and follow them instead.⁣
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Have you had a mean girl experience on Twitter? Insta? Are you still following her? No names of course.⁣