Culture Meet The Woman Giving A New Face To Troll Hunting Ginger Gorman's new book, Troll Hunting sheds new light on the dark, gendered world of trolling. By Jamila Rizvi Culture Ginger Gorman's new book, Troll Hunting sheds new light on the dark, gendered world of trolling. By Jamila Rizvi Previous article Everything You Need To Know About Natural Wine Next article Ilhan Omar’s ‘Anti-Semitic’ Tweet Is A Reminder For Politicians Everywhere Ginger Gorman is a troll hunter. But not the kind who seeks out ugly monsters that lurk under bridges and scare unsuspecting billy goats. Gorman is an award-winning journalist. Her weapon of choice is a laptop and an internet connection. Her targets are those anonymous individuals who use the internet to demean, mock, harass, terrorise and terrify. The depth of her first-person research into the sick world of trolling is vast and surprising, and it’s all chronicled in Gorman’s first book, Troll Hunting.An attractive Canberra mum-of-two, with striking black hair, ruby red lipstick and a flair of the Mad Men era to her dress, isn’t exactly how most people would picture an expert on predatory internet use. Ginger Gorman is full of surprises. Just last week she invited the local newspaper to document her getting a new tattoo; an armpit to thigh spirograph representing the ‘tangled lines’ of her relationships with the trolls she hunts. If you find yourself in the middle of a big cyberhate event, Ginger says the fastest way to get help is through the eSafety office. There are loads of resources there designed specifically for women there too. Ginger Gorman’s book ‘Troll Hunting’ is in stores now. She will be in conversation with Future Women’s Editor at Large, Jamila Rizvi at the Wheeler Centre in Melbourne on 13 March. makingbooksgreatagainprofiled Best Of Future Women Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By Sally Spicer Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By Sally Spicer Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By Sally Spicer Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By Sally Spicer Culture “We can’t change this on our own” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture “Marching forward means ensuring all our voices are heard” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture Dr Ann O’Neill’s husband committed “the ultimate act of revenge” By Sally Spicer Culture The question victim-survivors like me are tired of being asked By Geraldine Bilston Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
