Last week I had a troll being rude to me and some of my ladies on Facebook.
If you don’t know what a troll is:
“It’s a person who sows discord on the internet by starting arguments or upsetting people, by posting inflammatory, extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community”.
The troll in question was commenting on an advert I’m running on Facebook for my new slimming club.
The “lady” initially asked:
“What qualifications do you have? Are you CRB checked? Why women only?”
A bit blunt maybe, but the first few questions were all normal.
However, I sensed a problem was afoot.
Not one to disappoint, and I may have had a beer inside me I replied:
“I don’t have any qualifications, I’m just out of prison and I’m looking for a new wife”. Hahahaha, just kidding I’m sure other people would like to know too: I have too many qualifications to list here but my full CV is available online.
Normally I don’t get bothered by this sort of stuff but I’m sharing it with you today, to show you how to deal with people talking crap about you online or offline for that matter.
Truth is not everyone wants to see you succeed.
And there are some jealous, nasty people floating around just waiting to cast their cloud over someone else’s life.
She went on to say some idiotic stuff like:
“After reading your profile I wasn’t sure you would know what a DBS was”.
Ooo so bitchy. Lets hear another . . .
“Judging by your clients videos they look vulnerable”.
The insults just flow from this trolls mouth. One more . . .
“You state you have these qualifications but your level of knowledge suggests otherwise”.
Boom, nail in the coffin. She really told me what for, shame on me for preying on these vulnerable women.
But seriously, she obviously has an axe to grind.
My instinct says it’s someone linked to Weight Watchers or Slimming World.
I feel sorry for her, imagine being that angry towards people who are just going about their business.
How should you deal with this?
Be like the Lion . . .
One day as the Lion walked proudly down the forest aisle, and the animals respectfully made way for him, an Ass brayed a scornful remark as he passed.
The Lion felt a flash of anger. But when he turned his head and saw who had spoken, he walked quietly on.
He would not honor the fool with even so much as a stroke of his claws.
Do not resent the remarks of a fool.
Just ignore them.
After I responded to her first questions, I decided to ignore her comments.
They did not warrant a response.
She then gave me some advice:
“a bit of advice, if you work around women, you’re protecting them by showing you are DBS checked, you could have a string of offences.”
And the final tongue lashing:
“quite frankly after the replies I have received, and the appearance of the person in question (yellow eyes) the severe inability to answer easy questions, I couldn’t think of anything I would less rather do.” (drops mic, walks off stage)
I didn’t respond to any of these as like the lion I did not think they deserved any of my time or energy.
Don’t argue with idiots, as they’ll bring you down to their level.
Richard Clarke
PS – However, some of my members , not knowing the story of the Lion and the Ass, saw what the troll had written and felt the need to address the comments.
Louise
Tracy
Kim
Terri
ALL put her straight, gave her the truth and showed her what empowered women they are, not “vulnerable” in the least.
To read the full account of the troll attack head over to my Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/richardclarkeslimming/
PPS – To join a programme that follows my wicked ways, and maybe get taken advantage of a little, hit reply and let me know which option you would prefer.
1. Slimming Club (from £20 per month)
2. Small Group Personal Training (£80 per month)
3. One-One Personal Training (from £300 per month)
Or maybe you fancy checking out my online plan?