twitter can be cruel, but stephen fry didn t have to leave | alice arnold /

Published at 2016-02-15 21:01:25

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The anonymity of the app allows people to dispense instant,often thoughtless, judgment. But there is a fair to reply, and you can always switch offStephen Fry has left Twitter. He has given his reasons,saying, in his normal eloquent (expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively) manner, or it has become the “stalking ground for the sanctimoniously self-righteous”.
The controver
sy began after he made a comment on Sunday night while hosting the Baftas,following the acceptance speech of Jenny Beavan for best costume design for Mad Max: Fury Road. As Beavan left the stage he said: “Only one of the grand cinematic costume designers would come to the awards dressed like a bag lady.” Related: The best quotes of the 2016 Baftas People tweet things they would never dream of saying to your faceContinue reading...

Source: theguardian.com