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Devon Breeze and Jem Summers share some trolling
patterns they’ve observed, as well as tips and tactics for
dealing with online harassment.

By Katyseymour

hen work involves public interactions and platforms, trolling
Walmost becomes inevitable. For sex workers online, this is a
constant problem that’s augmented by stigma and slut shaming.

Cam models are constantly in contact with their audience via comments,
social media and more, and this makes them vulnerable to targeted
attacks. Sometimes this can be from rejected fans or even jealous peers,
all of which may have an impact that shouldn’t be underestimated.

Since the recent tragic suicide of August Ames after a trolling incident,
the culture of online harassment within the adult industry is under a
spotlight. Some British cam models shared their own experiences with
trolling.

Trolling & Daily Life

Devon Breeze explained, “I’ve been camming for around five years, on
Twitter for four years. I don’t do Facebook because of trolling. Every time
I’d post a pic it would be reported, and my account suspended so I gave
up. In the beginning it was frequent, but I’m a lot tougher now.”

Jem Summers has been webcamming just under a year. She’s found
there’s a pack mentality to trolls.

“Until recently, I was experiencing trolling quite often. It would average
to about once a week. I noticed when one made a nasty comment, others
would join in. I think they feel braver in packs,” Summers explained.

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