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Katherine Watkins
Expresses sorrow, praises Ellie's courage, and tells her to stay safe.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Freddie
Says trolls are entering independent journalism and urges Ellie to prioritize family and personal safety.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Under the Golden Boot
Says platform/legal limitations can prevent action until conduct crosses into threats and urges safety.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Fran
Suggests home security, reporting everything to police and FBI, transportation precautions for children, and reducing online exposure.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Geraldine L. Sherman
Urges Ellie to be safe, ignore the person, and remember that supporters believe her.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Bronja H
Calls the preceding safety recommendations good points.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Kate Q
Expresses anger and urges Ellie to use offered legal help aggressively.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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labsnights
Shares a personal experience with a threatening person and says she now keeps a Mastiff for protection.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Margie
Expresses sympathy and suggests a trained guard dog.
No visible Leonard reaction
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labsnights
Explains why she prefers Mastiff-type dogs and describes their protective behavior.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Patrick Daniels
Discusses home-intrusion concerns and the deterrent value of a large dog.
No visible Leonard reaction
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MollyWhitebear
Jokes about cleaning up after a large drooling dog while describing living with one.
No visible Leonard reaction
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MollyWhitebear
Says she loves Mastiffs and recounts fostering one involved in a criminal case.
No visible Leonard reaction
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labsnights
Describes experience with several dog breeds and their protective behavior.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Anita Butler
Says the situation should not be happening and nobody deserves this treatment.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Sharon
Urges Ellie not to underreact and recommends legal, personal, and home-security measures, including weapons-related self-defense options.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Patricia
Agrees with Sharon's safety advice.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
UT-0018
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Christine Anderson
Calls the suggestions good ideas.
No visible Leonard reaction
UT-0019
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Ms. H
Asks Ellie to DM the person's websites and Threads address and says she saw his name and found substantial information about him doing similar things to others.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Nina Angela
Calls the unnamed person a coward and asks that he be stopped.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
UT-0021
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Ms. H
Calls the person seriously sick, twisted, and delusional and speculates that he needs hospitalization and medication.
No visible Leonard reaction
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tb
Says Ellie is brave and positive and that the commenter stands with her.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Patsy
Says 'Ditto' to the preceding supportive comment.
No visible Leonard reaction
UT-0024
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Maureen
Expresses concern about Ellie and her children and encourages strong personal-safety precautions.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
UT-0025
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Eliza Bethany
Says the safety advice sounds good.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Kate Long
Calls the situation stalking, praises Ellie's reporting, and says readers appreciate her.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Ellie Leonard
Thanks Kate.
Author
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JL Loughran
Calls what is happening dangerous and hateful and wishes safety for Ellie and her family.
No visible Leonard reaction
UT-0029
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sagecase
Thanks Ellie for her commitment.
No visible Leonard reaction
UT-0030
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Jennifer Singley
Calls the person a 'little man,' says he is taking his lack of joy and purpose out on Ellie, and criticizes the justice system.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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BF Q
References attacks on another writer and recommends firearms training and range practice for personal protection.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
UT-0032
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Eliza Bethany
Says the situation should be taken seriously and suggests a dog as a possible safety measure.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Something Clever
Recommends Krav Maga and other self-defense training.
No visible Leonard reaction
UT-0034
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Leslie Olsen
Says she obtained a carry permit and learned enough to be confident if required.
No visible Leonard reaction
UT-0035
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BF Q
Congratulates Leslie on being prepared.
No visible Leonard reaction
UT-0036
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BF Q
Expands on firearms, training, legal representation, situational awareness, and personal-defense planning.
No visible Leonard reaction
UT-0037
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Vivian Fossum
Says Ellie is kind, would not harm anyone, and has a good heart.
No visible Leonard reaction
UT-0038
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BF Q
Recommends non-lethal options for people uncomfortable with firearms and links to related material.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Deleted commenter
A visible 'comment deleted' placeholder appears in the thread.
No visible Leonard reaction
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BF Q
Clarifies wording about poster targets and firearms proficiency after another reader misread the sentence.
No visible Leonard reaction
UT-0041
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Shelley Hassell
Says Ellie is believed and many people believe her.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
UT-0042
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Beth Burgess
Asks Ellie to DM the identity of the person and tells her to stay safe.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
UT-0043
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Emenda Q
Says Ellie's advisers are right, that she is being too nice, and urges her to let the 'Mama Bear' out.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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ME Hopkins
Expresses sympathy and tells Ellie to stay safe.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
UT-0045
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Ivy Rose
Notes the size of Ellie's support network and suggests fundraising for a private investigator or personal-safety assistance.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Arywyn
Says anyone who knows Ellie will believe her and offers help.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Liberalidad
Expresses sympathy and support.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Regina Becker
Urges Ellie to stay in contact with police and ensure they know the identity of the person.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
UT-0049
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Patricia
Says the person is a danger to Ellie and the community and questions why police would not investigate.
No visible Leonard reaction
UT-0050
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Stephen Ball
Shares a lengthy personal history involving stalkers, assault, weapons, and safety planning and urges Ellie to protect herself.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
UT-0051
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Bob
Says trolling and prodding may be used to produce reactions and urges Ellie to stay safe and not accept the bait.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Kathryn Q
Recommends professional investigators and technical security assistance.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Dave from California
Expresses sympathy.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Terri Young
Says she is praying the situation passes and urges Ellie to stay strong, smart, and connected with legal authorities.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Cleo the cat
Says to hire a private investigator to examine the harassment.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
UT-0056
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Yvonne
References another case of online harassment and says nobody should have to live under such pressure.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
UT-0057
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Jessica
Calls the conduct stalking and cyberbullying, describes it as psychological warfare aimed at terrorizing Ellie and her family, and urges continued legal/police action.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Ellie Leonard
Thanks Jessica directly.
Author
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Jessica Lee
Offers any support Ellie needs.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Jennifer Goodman M
Tells Ellie she is not a source of drama or a burden and says her example is important.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Diana E
Describes the experience as being hunted or mobbed and recommends data-broker removal services and cybersecurity measures.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Melanie M
Recommends Proton VPN and related privacy products.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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CackleMcShackles
Says Proton's products are excellent.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Margie
Praises Ellie's research and hopes the person targeting her realizes how much support she has.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Scout's World
Expresses sympathy and tells Ellie to stay safe.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Not In My House
Asks whether the person has a GoFundMe.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Ellie Leonard
Replies that she thinks he does.
Author
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Angie
Says she saw a GoFundMe for 'legal fees,' says she declined it, and comments on the number of lawyers reportedly involved.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Candace Bartsch
Expresses concern for Ellie, her husband and daughter, and says there is safety in numbers.
No visible Leonard reaction
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N Hopeful
Says she supports Ellie every step of the way and calls her public work a service.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Tigre50 Q
Expresses sympathy and praises Ellie's public service.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Fran
Says the person may be reportable to GoFundMe if the conduct is harassment and suggests the fundraiser could be removed.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Ms. H
Asks what the fundraiser is for.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Shelley Cardell
Also asks what the fundraiser is for.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Mary Bethany
Calls Ellie a strong warrior woman.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Commenter name partly legible
Says the fundraiser is about $1,500 short of a stated goal and appears when visiting the person's thread.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Maree Stone
Asks what the person is trying to raise money for.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Angie
Says it is for legal fees and comments that numerous lawyers reportedly turned him down.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Maree Stone
Says that fact would speak volumes.
No visible Leonard reaction
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Jan Champion
Says 'Deep Breaths.'
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Angie K
Says a Supreme Court justice should eventually be held accountable and jailed after the Trump period ends.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Stacy Hammrich
Says she is glad people are helping Ellie and stepping up for her.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Lana M
Uses a metaphor about standing up to bullying and says suffering in silence is not acceptable.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Shelby Schneider
Says she is sorry for Ellie and her family and hopes police and/or the FBI find the person.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Suzanne M
Says many people like the person described are predatory or unwell and hopes Ellie recovers.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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c boyd
Suggests having a profiler analyze the person's correspondence and says patterns could reveal more about him.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Shelley Cardell
Urges neighborhood and family safety, says good neighbors and community support can help, and praises Ellie's work.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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B. Warren
Suggests a GoFundMe to pay for a private or undisclosed place to stay if Ellie needs temporary safety.
No visible reaction in capture
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Rho Q
Urges Ellie to keep doing her work and not allow comments to make her feel powerless or intimidated.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Kimberlee Mitchell
Says children's emotional and physical well-being is important and urges Ellie not to let fear overwhelm her.
Liked by Ellie Leonard
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Chris McKinney
Says Ellie should trust her instincts, protect her family, keep everyone aware, and continue updating supporters.
No visible reaction in capture
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Kathryn Q
Calls the person dangerous and urges Ellie to contact police/FBI and take the situation seriously.
No visible reaction in capture
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Truthsayer
Says Ellie should follow advice from FBI and experts and hopes she and her family remain safe.
No visible reaction in capture
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Kate2754
Calls Ellie a light in the darkness and tells her to stay safe.
No visible reaction in capture
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Gwen Colton
Says Ellie's work is important and expresses sympathy for what she is enduring.
No visible reaction in capture
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Lorraine
Expresses sympathy that this is happening.
No visible reaction in capture
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Mo Khan
Says she hopes the person is arrested soon.
No visible reaction in capture
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Shelby Silva
Says Ellie did nothing wrong, calls the conduct cyberstalking, and argues victims deserve protection while mental-health issues do not excuse it.
No visible reaction in capture
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Kim C
Says everyone who knows Ellie's work would believe her and expresses support.
No visible reaction in capture
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Annette Kemp
Says the conduct appears patterned, advises preserving records and exposure evidence, and recommends letting experts or agents handle it rather than engaging.
No visible reaction in capture
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Chris Nichols
Says social media can become unsafe and urges Ellie to keep supporters updated.
No visible reaction in capture
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Gina Gian
Says she is angry at the person harassing Ellie and her children and calls him a loser.
No visible reaction in capture
UT-0105
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Lisa B
Says she hates that the situation is happening and tells Ellie to stay safe.
No visible reaction in capture
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Sherry S
Says readers would believe Ellie and encourages her not to doubt herself.
No visible reaction in capture
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Lana Yakimchuk
Says people following Ellie would believe her and sends support.
No visible reaction in capture
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Melissa Lorin
Says bullying is most effective in the shadows and recommends keeping the issue in the light.
No visible reaction in capture
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Janice A. Farinacci
Urges Ellie to accept offered legal representation.
No visible reaction in capture
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Mary Bealy
Tells Ellie to hang in there.
No visible reaction in capture
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Allie Welkus
Says Ellie should not try to rationalize irrational conduct and assures her of community support.
No visible reaction in capture
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Jenyne Kotly
Says she recently discovered Ellie's work and is sorry this is happening.
No visible reaction in capture
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Sara
Writes a long supportive response discussing Ellie's reporting, personal safety, not feeding an aggressor, and the emotional dynamics of harassment.
No visible reaction in capture
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Diana S
Recommends learning cybersecurity and shares links to personal online-security resources.
No visible reaction in capture
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Teri M
Says everyone would believe Ellie over the person and suggests he may have mental-health issues.
No visible reaction in capture
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Scott Barger
Says it must be gratifying to receive validation from the Reading Room and expresses support.
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Emma G
Urges reporting the conduct at the highest levels and recounts a prior community-harassment incident involving possible federal crime.
No visible reaction in capture
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Karen Bennett
Recalls a prior claim involving family members and a police department and suggests asking relevant people for help.
No visible reaction in capture
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Bridget
Compares unwanted contact to experiences of assault survivors and says unwanted attention should be treated seriously.
No visible reaction in capture
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K D Robinson
Expresses sympathy and references a family medical issue while offering support.
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Kathy Austin, Texas
Sends love and tells Ellie to stay safe.
No visible reaction in capture
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Sue W
Says Ellie's concern is not unreasonable, characterizes the person as deeply unwell, and urges continued official reporting.
No visible reaction in capture
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Diana E
Shares a digital-security resource and suggests testing different browsers and privacy tools.
No visible reaction in capture
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pammyjojo30
Tells Ellie to do whatever is needed to keep herself and her family safe.
No visible reaction in capture
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Emily Fisher
Expresses alarm and sympathy.
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Debbie McLellan
Tells Ellie to be strong.
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Kelly Duncan
Says Ellie has done nothing to deserve the situation and is glad it was reported.
No visible reaction in capture
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Lorraine
Says she inferred who the person is, describes him as an independent journalist working on Epstein-related material, and questions why he would be threatening Ellie.
No visible reaction in capture
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Jill K
Says she is glad Ellie has support and information and expresses concern.
No visible reaction in capture
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Humanitarians Unite!
Expresses sympathy for what is happening.
No visible reaction in capture
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Dorothy Stahl
Recounts having a stalker, describes restraining-order and release concerns, and urges police/FBI precautions.
No visible reaction in capture
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MilaLee
Says Ellie knows where the person lives, knows who he is, and that the FBI and people around her do too; urges strong legal support.
No visible reaction in capture
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Sara Harris
Calls Ellie sane, informed and reasonable and says no one deserves such harassment.
No visible reaction in capture
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Priscilla Huston
Hopes people experienced with similar harassment will reach out and help.
No visible reaction in capture
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Untrump
Suggests contacting independent journalists about security and says the conduct could fit recognizable harassment patterns.
No visible reaction in capture
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Cathy Miera
Begins a supportive message urging Ellie to take care of herself.
No visible reaction in capture
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nita fandray
Asks whether Ellie said another writer is experiencing something similar and has law enforcement outside their house, and asks whether that person also writes about Epstein.
No visible reaction in capture
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Karen Valerio
Says Ellie's Epstein work likely contributes to the stress and expresses support.
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Vicki Jackson
Calls the person a fear-mongering bully and blusterer.
No visible reaction in capture
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James McGuire
Suggests pepper spray and advises Ellie not to let the person know she is afraid or allow him to control her life.
No visible reaction in capture
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Carole Hassard
Says she heard the person wants to be a journalist, says he has discredited himself, and recommends shining a light on him.
No visible reaction in capture
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Stacy Laetsch
Urges Ellie to keep speaking, says the person is trying to intimidate her, and says public attention can reduce his power.
No visible reaction in capture
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Pam Langley
Says the man does not sound mentally healthy.
No visible reaction in capture
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Nancy Reike
Writes a long response urging legal and police help, asking whether the person has harassed others, recommending background checks and self-protection, and suggesting pepper spray and blocking.
No visible reaction in capture
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Under the Golden Boot
Uses personal stalking experience to discuss system failures, documentation, and institutional accountability.
No visible reaction in capture
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Cheryl B
Tells Ellie to stay safe.
No visible reaction in capture
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Hanging by a Thread
Thanks Ellie for the warning and praises her courage.
No visible reaction in capture
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BWCAV Phoebe
Expresses support and encourages Ellie to continue.
No visible reaction in capture
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Bonnie
Says bear spray may be preferable to a gun for home safety and references police advice.
No visible reaction in capture
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Teach64
Thanks Ellie for explaining what has been happening, recommends records/screenshots and reporting to police/FBI, and urges caution.
No visible reaction in capture
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Donna Krause
Says a big dog may be useful and recounts personal experiences with gaslighting.
No visible reaction in capture
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Bonnie
Says the person has done this before and is probably stalking more people.
No visible reaction in capture
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nita fandray
Asks directly whether the person is Troy Barile.
No visible reaction in capture
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Patrick Daniels
Expresses sympathy and says the broader political climate is alarming; tells Ellie to be safe.
No visible reaction in capture
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Hope Wright
Urges Ellie not to respond to the person and says attention may reinforce the behavior.
No visible reaction in capture
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Rene Marker
Says she stands with Ellie.
No visible reaction in capture
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nita fandray
Says she was stalked for seven years, believes the person may be doing similar things to others, asks whether Ellie knows his name/location, and says public naming might be in Ellie's interest if the name is real.
No visible reaction in capture
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ITS Never Happening
Says predatory or harassing conduct may warrant community, legal, professional, or mental-health intervention rather than simple ignoring.
No visible reaction in capture
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Carol Goff
Recounts being stalked, recommends not changing routine more than necessary, and says police can assist with safety planning.
No visible reaction in capture
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Brnwigal
Says the conduct resembles tactics used by abusers, including gaslighting and making victims question themselves.
No visible reaction in capture
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BGK123
Says the behavior sounds like that of someone known to the commenter.
No visible reaction in capture
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Brnwigal
Says she had the same thought.
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Claudia Kinskey
Urges Ellie to accept free legal help, file a cease-and-desist, protect family and friends, and consider therapy.
No visible reaction in capture
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Judyee Quimby
Thanks Ellie for keeping readers informed and says she has a broad support network.
No visible reaction in capture
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Judy Q
Says she has followed Ellie's recent work and is sorry she is experiencing harassment.
No visible reaction in capture
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Polliloppers
Says people behaving badly have become more emboldened and urges Ellie to keep shining light on them.
No visible reaction in capture
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Patricia
Says to let the lawyers help.
No visible reaction in capture
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Susan Perez
Asks whether Ellie can obtain a cease-and-desist letter.
No visible reaction in capture
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Black Pearl
Describes a family survivor experience and expresses concern for Ellie and her family.
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Melanie
Urges Ellie not to go through the situation alone, recommends professional legal consultation, and says family safety should come first.
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Jodi O
Tells Ellie to stay strong and keep talking about the situation.
No visible reaction in capture
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David Hurwitz
Begins a supportive message about Ellie and her daughter and criticizes the political environment.
No visible reaction in capture
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David Hurwitz
Continues a political critique of MAGA supporters and says intimidation and cruelty are part of the broader environment.
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James
Says many people are there with good wishes for Ellie and her family.
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Pasqual Allen
Thanks Ellie and tells her to stay safe.
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Untrump
Says no one should live in fear, references the Epstein-coverup context and Ellie's daughter, and says supporters should act rather than stay silent.
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Jinx Corle
Offers to help by sending information and suggests the person may be easy to identify.
No visible reaction in capture
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Jinx Corle
Says people should react accordingly to perceived threats and tells everyone to be safe.
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Jinx Corle
Says she was going to recommend Ellie not post where she is and says friends are 'working on it.'
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Untrump
Writes a long response saying Ellie has followed up with authorities, speculating about the person's behavior and motives, and urging broader institutional attention.
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Firehorse (formerly Missy)
Asks whether someone is willing to say who the person is.
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Denise Risseau-Moreno
Tells Ellie to stay strong and says she is doing great work.
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Cherlah Beuhler
Says the situation is not Ellie's fault, discusses survivor instincts and harassment, and urges her to trust her gut and protect herself.
No visible reaction in capture
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Firehorse (formerly Missy)
Tells Ellie to follow her gut.
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Winter East Brown
Briefly recommends the ‘grey rock’ method.
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Winter East Brown
Longer follow-up expands on ignoring provocation, characterizes the person as narcissistic or predatory, and urges cameras, blocking, and caution.
No visible reaction in capture
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Gordon Everts
Says he wishes Ellie peace.
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Deborah Williams
Thanks Ellie for sharing and discusses grief, processing and human connection.
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Charles Tharpe
Says dangerous trolls should be walled off, reported, blocked and ignored because engagement can feed them.
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Pvn? Vose
Calls the person manic, urges Ellie not to rationalize the conduct, and recommends legal advice and safety measures.
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Julie Robuck
Says she wants to give Ellie a hug and tells her to stay safe.
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Sara
Provides a detailed list of journalism grant resources, including the Fund for Investigative Journalism, Pulitzer Center and other funding options.
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David Macera
Thanks Ellie for her work, tells her not to let 'monsters' get to her, and sends support.
No visible reaction in capture
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Alison Macgregor
Says she does not know Ellie personally but believes good work should not be undermined and offers support.
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Dennis McAtee
Says not to let the bully have fun, tells Ellie to stay safe and keep educating her children about danger.
No visible reaction in capture
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Betsy Beyer
Says she is sorry for Ellie and her family, appreciates the work, and says filing an FBI report was appropriate.
No visible reaction in capture
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Deirdre Scher
Says Ellie should be careful, mentions seeing troubling replies to comments, and says the person has been inappropriate.
No visible reaction in capture
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L. Mac Q
Urges Ellie to keep reporting and sharing threatening behavior so a history exists, and to share details with trusted journalists.
No visible reaction in capture
UT-0198
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Vivian Fossum
Says she is glad the bad actor has been removed from Substack and frames the behavior as deceptive or predatory.
No visible reaction in capture
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Peter Robson
Says Ellie's goodness radiates through the platform and tells her to protect herself and stay strong.
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Stacy Q
Calls the conduct disgusting and connects it to a broader climate enabled by the administration.
No visible reaction in capture
UT-0201
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Melissa Butler
Says she is proud of Ellie for protecting herself and tells her to stay safe.
No visible reaction in capture
UT-0202
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Jami O
Connects Ellie's situation to survivor experiences around Epstein, abuse and misogyny, and urges people to support one another.
No visible reaction in capture
UT-0203
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Nina Angela
Tells Ellie to be the kind of woman she wants her daughters to be and says 'Get him.'
No visible reaction in capture
UT-0204
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Nina Angela
Says Ellie does not have to be the bigger person.
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UT-0205
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Deb
Says mental-health professionals and other support may help and urges Ellie to keep herself and her family safe.
No visible reaction in capture
UT-0206
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Marian Barbarin
Praises Ellie's credibility and encourages her to continue despite the harassment.
No visible reaction in capture
UT-0207
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NBarcoco
Calls the situation heartbreaking, asks whether the FBI did anything after police said they could not, and argues for nationwide cyber-harassment laws.
No visible reaction in capture
UT-0208
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Jean A. Austin-Long
Says independent journalists are under pressure, links the situation to political intimidation, and urges Ellie to stay safe.
No visible reaction in capture
UT-0209
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Lorna Noveria
Says the situation is not drama and that Ellie has a right to talk about it and protect her family.
No visible reaction in capture
UT-0210
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Randy S. Eisenberg
Says careful people may be unable to speak directly and speculates about manipulation or orchestrated interaction.
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UT-0211
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Amy R
Says Ellie is not to blame, the person is responsible for his actions, and extra precautions are appropriate.
No visible reaction in capture
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Lynne Cheney Q
Says people like the one described are dangerous.
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Goldenlaw
Says Michael Wolff came to mind.
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Kathryn Towers
Says Ellie does not deserve this, praises her investigative work, and urges safety.
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Goldenlaw
Says she is sorry this is happening to Ellie.
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UT-0216
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Kathleen Daly
Calls the person a coward hiding behind social media and says she hopes law enforcement intervenes.
No visible reaction in capture
UT-0217
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Sarah Phillips
Says Ellie's reporting is valuable and asks her to stay safe.
No visible reaction in capture
UT-0218
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heather riddell
Says she would like to know the person's name or website so others can be warned.
No visible reaction in capture
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heather riddell
Urges Ellie to use lawyers who offered help, document conduct, and preserve proof if the behavior escalates.
No visible reaction in capture
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Love conquers hate
Expresses sympathy and hopes the situation stops.
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nita fandray
References the person mentioning Maxwell on Substack and comments on the way Maxwell is discussed.
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nita fandray
Says the perpetrator knows Ellie is a woman and comments on perceived gender bias in how police respond.
No visible reaction in capture
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Hall
Calls the situation an example of patriarchy and says women are often expected to accommodate dangerous men.
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Eagle
Urges Ellie not to give the person attention and calls him a desperate man-baby.
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Tess
Expresses support and says the situation reflects a harmful political environment.
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Carol Q
Mentions Gavin de Becker's books as useful resources.
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Richard Schroder
Calls the situation horrific and urges attorneys who have offered help to go on the offensive legally.
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Solomon Kane
Offers self-defense and firearms advice and characterizes the person as potentially dangerous or sociopathic.
No visible reaction in capture
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Bonnie
Says the person sounds twisted, may be stalking others, and should be reported to local police.
No visible reaction in capture
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Bonnie
Calls the situation horrible and dangerous and says she is glad Ellie reached out to YouTubers.
No visible reaction in capture
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AJ Dobbins
Sends support and says Ellie has a good heart.
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nita fandray
Asks whether Ellie knows the person's location and says several people have the same name.
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nita fandray
After the location and same-name discussion, the commenter asks, “Okay, I read more comments. Tony Barile?” The same account had earlier written “Is it TROY Barile?” on page 9.
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Schmendryck
Writes a long legal-history anecdote involving harassment and court restrictions, using it to encourage Ellie to seek strong legal remedies.
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Stephanie Munoz
Tells Ellie to stay safe, says she is glad women are supporting her, and calls the person a huge target.
No visible reaction in capture
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Christopher
Says he is praying for Ellie's safety and that her voice is important on Substack.
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Wendy E
Says the independent press matters, tells Ellie her community has her back, and hopes the situation ends soon.
No visible reaction in capture
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Stacey Zehnder
Praises Ellie's work and independent journalism and offers Midwestern solidarity.
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Tammy Q
Says the situation must be devastating and expresses sympathy.
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K R Q
Calls the person a POS, urges Ellie to stay safe, and says to take advice from lawyers willing to help.
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Mare Stone
Asks Ellie to share the person's name so she can research him.
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Bluesin' Bob
Sends support and says the community has Ellie's back.
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Ashley Dannewood
Says she loves Ellie's work and is sorry she has to deal with this.
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Shonari Davis
Tells Ellie to be safe, says being the bigger person does not require tolerating the behavior, and urges documentation.
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Sharon Frances
Says she sent a note in the chat and asks whether that is how to find out who the person is because she wants to unfollow him.
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Janet B
Says she heard the discussion while scrolling and expresses support.
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Jen Baron
Says people need to know who the person is, asks where he is, and says supporters will act immediately.
No visible reaction in capture
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SmcV?
Says certain professions can attract unstable people, urges Ellie to be careful, and recommends ignoring harassment while recognizing the seriousness.
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SmcV?
Continues by warning that putting too much personal information online may open vulnerabilities and says less can sometimes be more when family is involved.
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Linda Bowen
Says it is good for Ellie to put the situation out publicly so people know what is happening and says she stands with her.
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