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THREAD Last week, I was gathering reaction in Dundee with @BBCJamesCook on @NicolaSturgeon's #indyref2 announcement for @BBCScotNine 1/9
I had already organised filming with a couple of fantastic indy supporters and so put out requests for someone with a different perspective...someone supportive of the union. I did mention we were looking for a variety of opinions. 2/9
And that's an essential part of any decent journalist's job. Social media is a great way to find new contributors, especially young people who aren't always represented well on the news. 3/9
I really wasn't prepared for what followed: Hundreds of Facebook comments, as well as private messages, emails and tweets. Many of them vile and sexist - telling me to f*** off and accusing me of bias. 4/9
I was told that I'm not welcome in Dundee, that I'm scum, a clown of a lassie and a stupid bint. I should go f*** myself and stop spinning my own agenda. 5/9
I sat and read all the messages feeling upset and embarrassed. 6/9
Yes, 57% of people in Dundee voted in favour of independence which was the starting point for our report - but it wouldn't be fair to ignore the other Dundonians who opposed it. We have to represent all of Scotland. 7/9
I love my job. It's a privilege doing what I do and with that comes a massive responsibility to get stories right - which I take very seriously. To be attacked publicly for that is hugely frustrating. 8/9
With another referendum on the horizon, I'm really hoping this won't be the tone. Let's please try to treat each other humanely and with respect. #TheNine 9/9
