Fans urge J.K.Rowling to conduct masterclass on handling trolls

Syafique Shuib
February 2, 2017 23:08 MYT

J.K. Rowling took jibe at some netizens, after Trump supporters call for the burning of 'Harry Potter' books and movies.

Fans of J.K Rowling are urging the author of the mega-popular Harry Potter series to conduct a masterclass on how to handle trolls.

This follows Rowling's recent tweets in which she took jibe at some netizens, after a call for a boycott started by U.S President, Donald Trump supporters.

It all started when she reposted an old tweet by U.S Vice President ,Mike Pence with a bible verse to accompany the tweet.

This tweet caused a firestorm on social media.

'For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?' Matthew 16:26 https://t.co/cYFglX3yRW
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 29, 2017

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It was not well received by Trump supporters, who said they will burn her 'Harry Potter' books and movies.

Rowling replied back by saying that the fumes from the DVDs will be toxic and she still got their money – referring to her book royalties.

Well, the fumes from the DVDs might be toxic and I've still got your money, so by all means borrow my lighter. pic.twitter.com/kVoi8VGEoK
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 31, 2017

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Actually, we're thinking of selling them in pairs in future; a 'read one, burn one' deal for those who like the magic, but not the morals. https://t.co/EPsXoDodr7
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 1, 2017

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After posting a series of tweets, Rowling supporters requested a masterclass on how to handle internet trolls.

Is there a way to get @jk_rowling to do a regular q&a hour then r something? These responses are alking to Trolls Masterclasslevel https://t.co/fCg3tk0QoC
— Prem Panicker (@prempanicker) January 31, 2017

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The MOST entertaining Twitter activity prize goes to....@jk_rowling delivering a troll vanquishing masterclass! #sassy https://t.co/agk7oaoC6d
— Keri Hutchinson (@waterlili71) February 1, 2017

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#JKRowling gives a masterclass in burning trolls. https://t.co/vqA3QaAVlE
— una mcnamara (@unamcnamara) February 1, 2017

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Rowling is not new to Twitter war.

It was reported by international media that in 2014, the author shut down a homophobic fan after she revealed Dumbledore was gay.

She also lost a considerable number of Twitter followers last year when tweeting her resentment over Britain's decision for Brexit.

#Donald Trump #Harry Potter books #internet troll #JK Rowling

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