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For many outside the world of fame, celebrities should have tough skin to handle both positive and negative criticisms since they are public figures, and should not take opinions personally, especially the unsavoury ones.<\/p>\n
That is probably the conviction of internet trolls who have made it their \u2018official\u2019 assignment to be on the case of public figures on social media most of the time.<\/p>\n
But while trolls seem to enjoy the attention that comes with deliberately provoking popular persons on social media, actress Beverly Afaglo is asking such people to take into consideration the mental health of celebrities.<\/p>\n
In a chat with the Daily Graphic, the Agency actress, who has had her fair share of the \u201cpoisonous bites\u201d of trollers, said it was a sorry situation that people cared less about the feelings of celebs.<\/p>\n
\u201cCelebrities are not demigods. We are also flesh and blood, just like every other person, and the negative things people say to us, in the name of trolling, badly affects us. Some people say it comes with being a celebrity or the job so just as you enjoy the positive side, accept or live with the negatives too, but it\u2019s not that easy because we are humans.<\/p>\n
\u201cSometimes, I sincerely want to know why these people, who sit behind their computers or use their phones, feel when they insult or make derogatory remarks about others on social media. I always say that should the tables turn and they find themselves in our shoes, will they be able to take what they throw at us?\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
What is troll?<\/strong><\/p>\n The term \u2018troll\u2019 is an online slang referring to someone who maliciously harasses, attacks or cyberbullies others. They might take your words out of context, spam you with offensive content or even engage in racist, homophobic, misogynistic, or otherwise hateful rhetoric.<\/p>\n But while many of such faultfinders defend themselves under the pretext of constructive criticisms, Beverly says there is a difference between constructive criticism and trolling.<\/p>\n She explained that the latter is often rooted in a generalised opinion about stars, their privilege, and then, of course, attention-seeking jealousy and personal amusement.<\/p>\n \u201cThe times that we live in seems to be defined by celebrity abuse, directed to them via social media. There is just no escape from trolling and the worst part is that people today need no reason to peddle hate, especially at celebs. I have come to accept the happenings and I\u2019m getting used to it.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBut what I won\u2019t accept is when trolls drag my family into it. It really hurts me when my family, siblings, children and husband are dragged into that kind of mess. Yes, my husband is also a celebrity but when trolls feel they want to be on my case because of an issue that has happened, I would very much appreciate if my family is left out.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIt is really psychologically draining to watch your family being subjected to public ridicule and insults just because you are a popular figure and people feel entitled to be part of your life. I\u2019m the one in your face. So, do whatever you want to do with me just don\u2019t attack my family, children and siblings,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n Clap back<\/strong><\/p>\n Apart from Beverly Afaglo, a number of celebrities, especially females, have publicly expressed their mental battle with trolling.<\/p>\n Last month, actress Gloria Osei Sarfo was the toast of trolls who used unprintable words on her after she posted a picture of herself without makeup.<\/p>\n The likes of TV personalities such as Serwaa Amihere, Nana Aba Anamoah; singers S3fa and Wendy Shay, as well as Lydia Forson, among a host of others, have been subjected to the \u2018attacks\u2019 of social media bullies who sometimes succeed in luring them (celebs) into a combative argument.<\/p>\n While some celebrities choose to ignore the trolls, some who have developed tough skins don\u2019t relent in responding to their trolls in equal measure.<\/p>\n For Beverly, clapping back at these keyboard warriors was a means for her colleagues to defend themselves.<\/p>\n \u201cNobody wants to have fights with a troll. But sometimes, you also need to defend yourself and the only way is through a clap back. You know that these bullies also peddle lies so that is the only way you can defend yourself,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Beverly Afaglo made her acting debut in the early 2000s and has since endeared herself to movie lovers for her roles in Terminus, Unchartered Path, Single Six, The Return of Beyonce, Aloe Vera, A Northern Affair, The Game, Hotel Babylon and Crime to Christ.<\/p>\n In 2010, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (English) at the Ghana Movie Awards. She is also a recipient of Terracotta Awards (Nigeria) for Best Actress in Comedy in 2010.<\/p>\n Movie industry<\/strong><\/p>\n Speaking on the state of the Ghana movie industry, the mother of two said she doesn\u2019t subscribe to the perception that the industry has failed.<\/p>\n \u201cOf course, the way we used to do our things, including going to the cinemas or selling CDs has changed with the advent of digital and streaming platforms.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe just need to vigorously promote our works on these platforms so that people get to know what we are doing. I believe we will overcome the challenges,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n DISCLAIMER: <\/strong>The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For many outside the world of fame, celebrities should have tough skin to handle both positive and negative criticisms since they are public figures, and should not take opinions personally, especially the unsavoury ones. 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