Something I Need to Say

I’ve been giving this some thought, and while I am of course very much aware of what a crappy world it can be out there, and that people trolling my blog is just something I have to get used to.

BUT….

I’m going to back off on posting pictures of myself and from doing recordings of my voice because the amount of traffic of a sexual nature I’ve been getting lately is causing me to not want to be here at all.

Most of you are fantastic and I adore you! A few have not been.

So for those who are a little confused let me just be clear about my boundaries:

  1. I am not a living blow up doll but an actual human being due all the same respect as any other person.
  2. No I will not change the way I wear my hair, dress, or post particular pictures of myself just because YOU want to see me like that. I don’t exist for your pleasure.
  3. PLEASE do not send me your WhatsApp number. I don’t even have that app and even if I did I would use it to talk to good, trustworthy people I already have a friendship with, not a total stranger.
  4. I had posted some tarot readings just for fun, and I have themed them around true love because I write romance novels, not because I am looking for true love or that every Tom, Dick or Harry can get it on with me.
  5. No, I’m not interested in having an affair with you. Please don’t ask me. My spouse follows my blog. He remains silent out of respect to me and my creative endeavors, but he sees these posts, and he sees you.
  6. Comprendo?

48 responses to “Something I Need to Say”

  1. Sorry to hear you have been receiving comments like that. It’s not right.

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  2. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    People will be people I guess. Thank you though.

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  3. Some people don’t get boundaries. Please don’t let them dull your sparkle.

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  4. Darcy, Iโ€™m sorry to hear that youโ€™re experiencing all of this. Itโ€™s situations like these where, quite frankly, Iโ€™m glad Iโ€™m not a woman. People are screwed up!

    Between people having โ€œdigital courageโ€ when theyโ€™re online – and others not realizing that this isnโ€™t โ€œrealโ€ human interaction, people are willing to do stupid stuff in the digital realm.

    You do what works best for you and โ€œdonโ€™t let the bastards bring you downโ€!

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    Anonymous

    incels be inceling then wondering why theyโ€™re so unf***able. Grow up manbabies. Gross.

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  6. This was me idk why my phone isnโ€™t attaching my name to it. I stand by my rejection of incels and that whole terrible community.

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  7. Every day I lose a bit more faith in humanity.
    People truly suck sometimes.

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  8. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  9. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you, Rob. I appreciate that. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  10. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Manbabies! I love it. ๐Ÿคฃ Youโ€™re right though, they canโ€™t get a woman face to face so they go trolling.

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  11. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    I know. ๐Ÿ˜ข๐Ÿฅบ

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  12. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you. โ˜บ๏ธ

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  13. Welcome ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. I’ve thought to dip outta here a few times myself, so I feel your pain there.
    Sorry you’re dealing with d-bags. Truly unfortunate.

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  15. jvenable18 Avatar
    jvenable18

    So sorry you’ve had to experience this, Darcy. You’re smart to set boundaries with your readers.

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  16. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Iโ€™ve always thought the blogosphere consisted of more well read and thoughtful people but anymore itโ€™s like other forms of social media. ๐Ÿ˜ข

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  17. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you. โ˜บ๏ธ

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  18. I’m sorry to hear that, ignore them bud they are just some random dickheads.

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  19. Thanks for sharing this idea Anita

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  20. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thanks! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  21. Sadly, you are not wrong. Back in the day, it seemed a bit more cultured. Not so much now.

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  22. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Sad. Thereโ€™s no intelligent life left on earth. lol

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  23. Time to man the rocket ships.

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  24. OMG, I am so sorry you have had to deal with people who seem to only have bed intentions. Can you possibly block those who are inappropriate with you?

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  25. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Agreed.

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  26. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    I can block them from commenting but my blog is public so people can find it anyway.

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  27. Sad to say, these things go with the territory of being on the Internet. As a former romance writer (western historical) I know all too well what you’re going through, all the sick jokes, all the trash, all the BS. Make good use of the spam filter! It might not catch everything but it will weed out some of the worst offenders. Hang in there, girl! Be unapologetically yourself and kick the garbage to the curb.

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  28. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    lol. Thanks!

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  29. Sorry to hear this, donโ€™t let them steal your happiness. hugs ๐Ÿค—

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  30. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you. โ˜บ๏ธ

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  31. I wanted to reach out after reading your recent post. Your writing is truly captivating, and it’s disheartening to see you facing these harassing trolls.

    Absolutely stand your ground! You deserve respect as both a writer and an individual.

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  32. Keep up the good work ๐Ÿคฒโœจ

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  33. I am truly annoyed on hearing this. Stand your ground as you move full speed ahead with your hard work and consistency. ๐Ÿ™

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  34. Iโ€™m sorry this is happening to you. Or was. Iโ€™ve been getting a lot of that kind of stuff in my spam or pending. Itโ€™s gross.๐Ÿคข
    I really like the tarot reads, I hope you can find a way to keep doing them (only if the weirdos go away, of course) ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  35. I never faced that problem ever ! Sorry to hear it.

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  36. I will miss listening to your voice. but will always feel the cool witch vibes in your enchanting characters and stories.

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  37. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  38. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thanks, I appreciate that.

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  39. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you. I liked them too. Maybe after I take a little break from them.

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  40. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Might be because of the genre I write in. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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  41. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Yes the vibes arenโ€™t going anywhere! ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  42. Hi it been a while how are you doing today

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  43. Sounds like a good idea. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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    Anonymous

    I’m sorry you are being harassed. I have noticed but please do not let them succeed in dimming your brilliance. You are talented and your writing Is excellent. Keep glowing, gurl ๐Ÿ’“โ™พ๏ธโœจ

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  45. Darcy Branwyn Avatar
    Darcy Branwyn

    Thank you so much . I appreciate it.

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  46. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

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