Tips to deal with internet trolls from a cyberspace expert Thami Kwazi It’s become common for people to create ghost cyber or social media internet accounts that are used to intimidate, stalk or even post revenge porn featuring other social media users. Ghost accounts usually promote hate speech, abuse or reveal unverified personal facts. In South Africa, celebrities and public personalities are often trolled until it becomes a hashtag. Up until now, most victims of cyber trolls don’t know how to track down the source of the pestering or what to do to stop the messages. Countless people aren’t aware that there is recourse for online harassment.