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“Sometimes people are so unbelievably vitriolic on the Internet because I think that everybody wants to be heard, and the easiest way to be the loudest is to be the hater. But you don't know who's behind the keyboard, and you don't really know if their complaint is about the topic at hand or if they're just bitter about something else.”

Quote by Tavi Gevinson

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Tavi Gevinson is a writer recognized for her contributions to fashion and media. Born on April 21, 1996, she rose to fame as the founder and editor-in-chief of the fashion blog 'The Sartorialist' at a young age. Since then, Gevinson has expanded her career into writing and publishing, contributing to various magazines and platforms. more

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