Writer, critic, former classical music critic of The Washington Post. (She/her.)
Feb 13, 2020 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
I have an idea for a “retirement” project — become a consultant to advise institutions and individuals how to deal with criticism on social media. I jest. But if I were going to do it, here’s what I’d say. (H/t @imanimosley on whose timeline I originally posted this.) 1/@imanimosley 1. Act like a grownup. 2. Listen to what people have to say, and assess the criticism. Are you hearing one or two criticisms in a cloud of praise? If so, don’t let them get to you. Is everyone coming down on you? Take a long hard look at yourself. 2/
Sep 5, 2019 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
Refuting two common misconceptions about today’s AP Domingo story, and #MeToo stories in general: a short thread. 1/
One misconception re: Domingo story: “There’s no proof!” Getting these stories into print means talking to 3x the number of people who are willing to be quoted; exhaustively fact-checking their stories w/ friends &colleagues & independent sources & the alleged perpetrators... 2/
