TROLL IN THE DUNGEON! (AND DRAGONS): HOW TO MANAGE OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH TOXIC MEMBERS IN FAN COMMUNITIES

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Sunday April 2, 2023 - 12:45 pm


“You’re not a real fan” “Why is everything sooooo PC nowadays?” “Only REAL fans would know…” Sound familiar? Chances are you have encountered online (and in-person) fans whose only goal is to bring you (and others) down, to belittle and degrade people that have opposing views, and to create an environment of exclusion and negativity. Join Brooke Parker, local licensed mental health counselor, to learn the psychology behind trolls and toxic members of your favorite fandoms, how to manage your emotions related to them, and steps you can take to enact change.