Tom’s right to turn off the trolls

ACTOR Tom Holland is taking a break from social media because it’s ‘detrimental’ to his mental health. The Spiderman star (left with girlfriend and co- star Zendaya) explained how he ‘spirals’ when he reads things about himself online.

Good for him — and what a great example he’s setting. I think a lot of people — especially young people — would benefit from taking a break from social media.

So many people seem incapable of basic good manners when they are behind a keyboard. It’s one thing not liking someone and discussing that on a forum, but I’m horrified by those who feel at liberty to message people directly saying hateful things.

It’s not just the younger generation that experience this. Over the years I have been bombarded with hate messages when I’ve written things people don’t agree with. People have even sent me threats, tracked down family members and circulated online where I live.

Now, I limit my use of social media. It was one of the best things I’ve ever done for my mental health.