I only know you through the videos of your brilliant talks, Louise - and then seeing people horribly harassing and insulting you on Twitter.
TheInebriati is 100% on the button:
"There are people who have a vested interest in dividing groups. Its up to us not to fall for their tactics, that's our responsibility. Don't listen to gossip, don't spread gossip, try not to take sides.
The plants and shit stirrers will out themselves eventually. They are not among us in good faith."
Sadly, and I do not know if it applies in this case so please do not take it that I am "hinting", there are also some people who are seriously mentally unwell. This includes those whose mental health has clearly suffered from the attacks they have been subjected to, attacks due to their engaging in good faith in defence of women and children.
Some of the things I have seen people get up to online, it can be really hard to tell if their actions are cold and calculated or the product of a weakened grasp on reality. I am not qualified to judge and TheInebriati is right, only time will tell.
I follow you on Twitter Louise and I have seen a few "rants"
However, I have never seen anything that made me think that you were "mad, bad or dangerous to know". It is devastating when people we think we can trust turn out to be shit-weasels, snakes or pusillanimous puppets. You really do not need to apologise for letting off steam occasionally!
Adding to the virtual hugs being sent your way 