JK Rowling says social media increases cyberbullying

• Harry Potter author JK Rowling spoke out against online bullying.
• She said social media is a “gift” for online bullies.
• Demonstrators broke into her home last year after her address was posted online.

Social media has lately been called a “gift” by JK Rowling for online bullies.

The Harry Porter author reportedly received criticism after making remarks regarding trans women and even endorsing the controversial author.

The author acknowledged that the websites could be “a lot of fun,” but he also said they could aid those “who wish to behave in a bad way.”

The novelist said that while social media can be entertaining, these websites aid those who intend to act in a harmful way. She was speaking out against online bullying.

“Those who wish to torment her can have a lot of fun on social media.”

I like the pub argument side of it, she said, adding that it can be entertaining.

Social media, according to Rowling, “is a gift for those who wish to behave in a malicious way,” she continued.

For those who are unaware, pro-trans demonstrators broke into the novelist’s home last year after online trolls published her address.

“I make an effort to conduct myself online as I would like people to. Naturally, I’ve never threatened anyone, and I most definitely wouldn’t want somebody to visit their homes or do anything similar, the author stated.

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