Modern Morals: My friend has turned into a social media troll who picks fights online. Should I unfollow her?

I don’t disagree with all of the points she’s been making but I don’t want to share my personal beliefs online

'I think she enjoys winding people up and causing outrage'. Photo: Getty

Katie Byrne

Question: A very close friend of mine has started picking fights on social media. Whatever opinion someone has, she seems to go out of her way to express a contrary one. Some of her posts are really controversial. She gives out about people’s parenting styles and sneers at people who are into spirituality and new age stuff.

I think she enjoys winding people up and causing outrage. Then, when people start attacking her, she texts me and asks me to jump in with a supportive message. I did once but I’ve learned the hard way not to do that again.