I have deactivated my account due to some nasty threats in my DMs, which I DID keep open because it is very handy for my journalism. But no more, and I have reported to police. I will be back in due course, and in the meantime, it will NOT affect our beautiful relationship on Substack. Lots of love to all, Julie x
New reader, Julie, but been a follower of yours for years. Made the jump to subscribing after your wonderful convo with Katie Herzog. So sorry to hear of this nastiness. With all of the chaos on Twitter right now it seems like a good time for many to take a break. Hope the cops catch the bastard and hold him accountable. Been catching up on your past writing and look forward to the new!
Bet the Police wouldn’t respond to those threats as hate crime incidents. Don’t count if directed towards a woman, only if it’s the special kind of ‘women’. Sorry that’s happened to you Julie. X
So sorry this has happened to you - the departure of Green on Friday appears to have triggered a reaction. I anticipate something hitting the news this week regarding either Mermaids or Jackie Green. Hope the Police finally show some impartiality and do their bloody job on your part.
"This brilliant charity is looking for an interim Managing Director to ensure the smooth running of the business whilst their Executive Director is on extended leave."
Looking forward to coming back Julie - your voice of reason and sensibility is missed already. Keep up your great work and reporting the truth. I hope that the Police jump in to action quickly and sort all this out for you...
Psychopathic twits. I'm very glad you reported it. It's important to have a record of these threats. I love your podcast and writing. Keep fighting the good fight. And, next time you're in the San Francisco Bay Area (still a lovely place to visit), I'd love to buy you a drink!
Glad to hear that. You know how the jungle drums start beating on Twitter! Take care and look forward to welcoming you back to the battlefield in due course x
Got to love the right side of history...
Don’t let the bastards grind you down. We really need you in this fight for women and women’s single sex spaces. They’re all a bunch of idiots.
That’s horrendous; solidarity and respect.
Horrible for you….keep on doing what you do, it’s so important X
Let’s hope the person can be identified and you can get in with your work.
Nasty idiots.
Looking forever to see you back Julie. Thank you for everything you do. Solidarity from Switzerland.
So sorry to hear this Julie. I think a break sounds like a good idea 😊
I hope they manage to identify the culprits and take appropriate actions!
Thanks for all that you do xx
So sorry to read this Julie. Glad you're ok x
As a wise person once said "Woman-hate is eternal." Stay strong.
I’m so sorry Julie. You’ve had too much for too long. Sending loads of love and crisps xxxxx
New reader, Julie, but been a follower of yours for years. Made the jump to subscribing after your wonderful convo with Katie Herzog. So sorry to hear of this nastiness. With all of the chaos on Twitter right now it seems like a good time for many to take a break. Hope the cops catch the bastard and hold him accountable. Been catching up on your past writing and look forward to the new!
Bet the Police wouldn’t respond to those threats as hate crime incidents. Don’t count if directed towards a woman, only if it’s the special kind of ‘women’. Sorry that’s happened to you Julie. X
Cariad Mawr....Big Love in Welsh ....
Love what you do and always have..Keep on keeping on ...We ALL need you ...
It was a real blast meeting you at FiLiA..
Always been a heroine of mine and many other women...Respect is due Julie..Thank you ...Diolch Shelley.Xx.
May your twitter free time be productive and positive and the bastards get what they deserve.
Sorry to hear that
That sounds horrible. Glad you are continuing to fight the good fight!
Stay safe!
It still astounds me how much abuse you have to contend with. Thank you for all the work you do - much love to you.
I am sorry. I wish you well.
Thank you for all you do Julie and so sorry that you have been exposed to this x
Please keep safe. I hope the police take appropriate action. Thank you for everything you do, Julie. So grateful. X
Sorry to hear that the threats got so bad, but hardly surprised. Some people do not handle being contradicted well, and especially not by a woman.
Like others have said before me, a break sounds like a good idea. (Although Mermaids will probably require a lot of attention next week.)
So sorry this has happened to you - the departure of Green on Friday appears to have triggered a reaction. I anticipate something hitting the news this week regarding either Mermaids or Jackie Green. Hope the Police finally show some impartiality and do their bloody job on your part.
Take care, hope to see you back sooner rather than later!
This makes me so angry. At your back Julie. X
Damn them to Hell! I'm so sorry, Julie. That's a great picture btw! Xx
Your safety is paramount. Do take care and always be cautious. Keep writing and speaking up.
How awful these vicious activist-creeps can be.
Perhaps take comfort in knowing that your brilliant voice, having attracted so many, strikes fear in their corrupt souls!
Have you seen this?
"This brilliant charity is looking for an interim Managing Director to ensure the smooth running of the business whilst their Executive Director is on extended leave."
Mermaids or another Leeds-based charity?
https://archive.ph/2022.11.26-204259/https://www.office-angels.com/Job/interim-md-charity-leeds?ID=71f14f44-9dd6-4605-8365-810407d6e185#selection-983.0-983.165
What the hell is wrong with these numbnuts??? Julie please make sure you take safety precautions. I lost a much loved friend to a stalker 8 years ago.
Looking forward to coming back Julie - your voice of reason and sensibility is missed already. Keep up your great work and reporting the truth. I hope that the Police jump in to action quickly and sort all this out for you...
Keep shining bright Julie
Love and solidarity from Leeds. Looking forward to seeing you back when the time is right. Take care. xxx
I’m sorry to hear that Julie. Solidarity for all the work you do and have done for many years.
Psychopathic twits. I'm very glad you reported it. It's important to have a record of these threats. I love your podcast and writing. Keep fighting the good fight. And, next time you're in the San Francisco Bay Area (still a lovely place to visit), I'd love to buy you a drink!
Glad to hear that. You know how the jungle drums start beating on Twitter! Take care and look forward to welcoming you back to the battlefield in due course x
Dr Brooke Magnanti and Roz Kaveney writing some awful stuff about you on Twitter in the last hour, Julie.