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Online News Association sponsored a conversation about online harassment Wednesday night in New York. Slate staff writer Amanda Hess, Essence Magazine contributing writer Zerlina Maxwell, New Republic senior editor Jamil Smith and Fast Company writer Sarah Kessler shared their experiences and advice on dealing with and addressing harassment.

Great #onanyc panel for tonight discussing how to deal with trolls; Amanda Hess (@amandahess), Slate, Sarah Kessler (@sarahfkessler), Fast Company, Zerlina Maxwell (@ZerlinaMaxwell), ESSENCE Magazine, Jamil Smith (@jamilsmith), The New Republic, Lisa Gibbs (@lisagibbs954), The Associated Press (moderator)

A photo posted by Aleeda (@aleedac) on May 13, 2015 at 4:27pm PDT

"Most women experience harassment online from people they know, journalists tend to get harassed by stalkers." @amandahess #ONANYC

— Niketa Patel (@Niketa) May 13, 2015

.@ZerlinaMaxwell: "I close my mentions on Twitter & don't even look at them for days to avoid trolls." #ONANYC

— Niketa Patel (@Niketa) May 13, 2015

@SarahFKessler on threats: It's like asking someone who is being screamed at walking down the street to put in ear plugs #onanyc

— Sabrina Buckwalter (@sabrina2997) May 13, 2015

Sometimes the people in our own business are the worst enemies. We as journalists need some standards we all follow – @JamilSmith #ONANYC

— Andrew Losowsky (@losowsky) May 13, 2015

.@jamilsmith: Sometimes people in our own business are the worst trolls & maybe some jobs need to be taken away. #ONANYC

— Niketa Patel (@Niketa) May 13, 2015

It's not good business to have people afraid to go on your site, says @SarahFKessler. Platforms can't say "Whoops, we didn't know." #onanyc

— Elana Zak (@elanazak) May 13, 2015

. @SarahFKessler mentioned @womenactmedia's Twitter report: http://t.co/RrHZhivhWF #ONANYC

— Andrew Losowsky (@losowsky) May 13, 2015

Many companies are very opaque about privacy issues, which is odd when we're supposed to divulge so much on them, @amandahess says #onanyc

— ONA NYC (@ONANYC) May 13, 2015

I asserted on Fox that we need to teach men not to rape, not give women guns. I had 2 weeks of death, rape threats –@ZerlinaMaxwell #ONANYC

— Andrew Losowsky (@losowsky) May 13, 2015

Engaging trolls is futile. Public support is helpful. @ZerlinaMaxwell #onanyc

— Aleeda Crawley (@aleedac) May 13, 2015

.@ZerlinaMaxwell: Self-care is biggest priority online; it's easy to burn out. Expressing public support is extremely important. #onanyc

— ONA NYC (@ONANYC) May 13, 2015

"Until Twitter gets it together, we need to set a standard: death threats are not OK." –@ZerlinaMaxwell #onanyc

— ONA NYC (@ONANYC) May 13, 2015

Editors need to keep an eye on what is happening. They could help go through mentions, save threats for police –@ZerlinaMaxwell #ONANYC

— Andrew Losowsky (@losowsky) May 13, 2015

Male editors are always shocked at what is said about me if I write anything about rape – @ZerlinaMaxwell #ONANYC

— Andrew Losowsky (@losowsky) May 13, 2015

What should editors do when their journalists are harassed online? - be aware this is a problem - help document threats #onanyc

— Elana Zak (@elanazak) May 13, 2015

#onanyc Tips to combating abuse? @SarahFKessler says reach out to @CrashOverrideNW for resources and help

— Sabrina Buckwalter (@sabrina2997) May 13, 2015

If ur a manager, find s'one who isn't triggered by violent messages 2 go thru mentions, document, find positive msgs @ZerlinaMaxwell #ONANYC

— Andrew Losowsky (@losowsky) May 13, 2015

#onanyc @JamilSmith: Guys need to take this upon ourselves, get more men you work with into rooms like this to become aware of this problem

— Sabrina Buckwalter (@sabrina2997) May 13, 2015

"Make men aware of online abuse. Mobilize & help other men understand what's happening to writers & editors. – @JamilSmith #ONANYC

— Niketa Patel (@Niketa) May 13, 2015

Even comments that sound like compliments can be harassment. It's not all expletives and shouting. #onanyc

— ONA NYC (@ONANYC) May 13, 2015

If you are friendly with someone but you see them online doing dirt, you have to let them know it's not ok – @JamilSmith #ONANYC

— Andrew Losowsky (@losowsky) May 13, 2015

Really useful tool against online harassment: https://t.co/c8e5j8M2dm #ONANYC

— Andrew Losowsky (@losowsky) May 14, 2015

If you see crap happening to someone, sending them a cute kitten and tweeting positive things about them can help – @ZerlinaMaxwell #ONANYC

— Andrew Losowsky (@losowsky) May 14, 2015

"Mute them, develop a tough skin & create a support network to share positive messages." @ZerlinaMaxwell on dealing with trolls. #ONANYC

— Niketa Patel (@Niketa) May 14, 2015

Audience member asks if forcing real names could help – this piece from @TravelingAnna says not http://t.co/qk8faXwPtE #ONANYC

— Andrew Losowsky (@losowsky) May 14, 2015

"It takes time to build up a tough skin" dealing with trolls on Twitter–@ZerlinaMaxwell #onanyc. Yes it does.

— Jessica Seigel (@jessicaseagull) May 14, 2015

Publishers need a process for dealing with violent and threatening comments and to educate their staff. @EricCarvin #ONANYC

— Aleeda Crawley (@aleedac) May 14, 2015

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Noted author, activist and St. Louis native Maya Angelou died early Wednesday morning. Local fans took to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to share their memories.

Maya Angelou was one of those people that you never expected to die for fact that she was legendary, she was an influential voice to us.

— Tasha (@_SuccessStory) May 28, 2014

We should all strive to see the world and its people just as Maya Angelou did. #LiveLikeMaya

— Ashley Armbruster (@ash_armbruster) May 28, 2014

All hail to the queen!!! RIP to Maya Angelou. She taught me that nothing can dim the light that shines… http://t.co/gK5CG7pHRZ

— Zeus Jupiter (@Zeusjupiterlive) May 28, 2014

Maya Angelou you were an outstanding voice of a generation I hope we as a people continue to listen even after your passing.

— Don Sternhagen (@donsternhagen) May 28, 2014

I was never a fan of poetry until I heard Maya Angelou speak at Bill Clinton's inauguration. Then my heart changed. #RIPMayaAngelou

— one.good.day (@jdavis025) May 28, 2014

My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of maya angelou. My role model and my hero, I'm so proud thay I met you and heard you speak

— ashley joy (@pickyazalea) May 28, 2014

RIP Maya Angelou. You were a true inspiration and a warm, shining light in a sometimes dark, cold world.

— Sue Krutewicz (@SueKru) May 28, 2014

Angelou also was a prolific social media user. Take a look at some of her inspirational posts.

This year’s Christmas ornaments are done! Every year I add an ornament (or, in this case, five) that reflect something that’s happened in the last year. This year I became the Post-Dispatch’s social media editor, not to mention several social media endeavors not related to work (like STL Hacks/Hackers, SND STL and @newsroomcake), so the choice was pretty easy.

Since there aren’t a ton of Web icon ornaments, I decided to make my own using craft foam to represent Twitter, RSS, Foursquare, Facebook and Flickr. Since I have some foam left over, I may go ahead and add Tumblr, too.

Last week, Facebook suggested I “friend” my sister. Not because it figured out we’re related, but because we went to the same high school. That’s right, Facebook has given up on me making friends, and is resorting to people I might’ve gone to high school with.