Danny Brown. If you’ve been on the social media sphere these last several years, then you know who Danny Brown is; he’s a social media leader, an A-lister (although he’ll vehemently deny that), a teacher, an innovator, founder of 12for12K.com now taking hiatus, and big dude over at Jugnoo, and blogger banterer about sheep and “Miss.” Beyond that he is the first to try to remove himself from social networks that ethically suck with proof points as to why (see Klout), and he has issues with Facebook, too.
So, do you know Danny Brown now?
Well, last night he took a paltry few hours to enjoy his family; it was Sunday, after all. During that time, , and I mean so hacked that friends of Danny’s also fell victim to the cowardice and jealousy of this anonymous individual who took Danny’s identity and proceeded to post lies publicly and privately about Danny, his wife, his job, and his children, among other topics.
Wow, that anonymous individual really knew a lot about Danny Brown’s public face. That’s not the point. The point is this, and I’ve written about this before – there is so much hatred in this world and it is exacerbated by anonymous cowards.
My friend and peer blogger, a Muslim, was attacked in comments and had her blog pissed on by others. She survived and is speaking about it in some circles while I elevate it beyond her community to share that there is blogger abuse. Anyone and everyone can fall to the horrors of identity theft; this person took it a step further and became Danny and soiled relationships for many unsuspecting connections.
Danny? I’m so sorry your personal life was subjected to this hatefulness. When your lovely wife is included and your babies are also, it becomes more than just hackers dinking around; it becomes a situation for the internet police to track this “shitidiot” and “douchecanoe” (to use two of Danny’s faves) and blacklist the heck out of him or her.
I wasn’t around Sunday night to support Danny, but a boatload of his friends were. And, so, I’m showing my support right here, right now with ‘raderie in the hopes that this jamoke will get a comeuppance.
XO, Danny Brown.
What?? Danny I’m really sorry – what the heck!?
@jennwhinnem It was pretty bad, Jenn. Imposter assumed Danny’s identity and berated his wife and told lies about Danny at his job and said he was having an affair, etc. Kids mentioned, too, and even private messages with Danny’s friends where they revealed personal information. How abusive and psychotic. Disgusting.
@Soulati | B2B Social Media Marketing I did go read about it. That is so pathological I don’t know what to say. Going that far is a real sign of mental illness.
@jennwhinnem Yes, I have to agree; as said above, jilted lover, former friend or colleague, person who lost the job, jealous psycho. There has to be a way to find that person; I hope so.
@Soulati | B2B Social Media Marketing @jennwhinnem “People are strange, when you’re a stranger” or something like that. Either way, yes, there are some crazy asshats out there but they tend to get looked after in their own way. 🙂
@Danny Brown @Soulati | B2B Social Media Marketing sounds ominous as heck. I dig it.
I just read Danny’s post yesterday. Really, what is going wrong with the world… why so much unwanted trouble!
But yes, he fought back in a nice way and that is awesome; sometimes going ahead and blacklisting them is the only way one can keep functioning wonderfully!
@Hajra I don’t understand; am baffled. Danny’s situation seems awfully much like a jilted lover or something for them to know so much about his personal life (although Danny does put it all out there).
@Soulati | B2B Social Media Marketing It really is worrying. A lot of crazy people out there!
@Soulati | B2B Social Media Marketing @Hajra I think i have a handle on who the person is – not a jilted lover, but that would be exciting, haha! 😉
@Danny Brown @Soulati | B2B Social Media Marketing And it would be a little fun too (evil laugh!)
Jayme, this is horrifying. I’m so glad for Danny that his reputation is such that his friends and supporters rose to his defense and are talking about it all over the internet, clearing his name on his behalf.
The other night, a well-known blogger was tweeting some pretty mean-spirited stuff about other people. A few of his followers asked if he’d been drinking or been hacked. But interestingly, those who follow him most closely never questioned the tweets, because he has a reputation of being a bully. If someone did to him what they did to Danny, no one would blink.
There’s a moral to this story about kindness, character, and reputation.
@New England Multimedia You mean people actually asked if it was truly him? My gosh, Michelle!
Do you have a blog post you’re prepping about all this? Decorum, respect.
@New England Multimedia Oh, now you just KNOW you have to share that blogger’s details, even if in private… 😉
Thanks for the kind words, Michelle, very much appreciated. 🙂
Sometimes people really suck. That is all.
Nobody deserves a hack attack; especially Danny for all that he gives back. Let’s go kick some hack ass, huh?
Ditto what Jack said.
Jerks will always be among us; the moral of the story for me is the good people who rallied together to overcome the coward’s sneak attack.
@adamtoporek Indeed, Adam. More on this topic for me; coming soon.
@adamtoporek It was really touching to see, and shows how real this “not real life” space is, mate.
The words shitidiot, douchcanoe and jamoke, as much as they make me chuckle, are not serious enough for this type of shenanigans. The thing that amazes me is the depth someone will go to to slag someone else. Actually going out of your way to be hurtful. What the F is wrong with people?
@rdopping I agree. My horror could not begin to be communicated in words. My jaw as at my feet in shock. It is so upsetting to me, and I wasn’t even involved but from afar.
@rdopping Maybe it was the person who created the word “shitdiot” and they wanted accreditation or, at the very least, a social media unicorn model. 🙂
Great post, Jayme. It’s truly disgusting what happened to Danny — the person clearly had a bone to pick with him and went to insane lengths to try to hurt him. Danny’s reaction was wonderful, though — I commend him for that!
@annedreshfield One thing we bloggers have the ability to do, Anne, is to support one another against all acts of horrific nature. This be one of those times for me. Seems when I stick my neck out Danny Brown is right there or right around the corner. Thanks for seeing you here!
@Soulati | B2B Social Media Marketing Easy to stick up for people who do things right, miss!
@annedreshfield Oh, I was sticking voodoo dolls as I blogged, miss… 😉
@Danny Brown I sure as heck hope the voodoo’s working, Danny!
This is just nuts. Commented on Danny’s post just now.. WTF?! pretty much sums it up. And yes, most of us know how we really are, so such baseless attacks are not only cruel they’re just.. pointless. It’s a cautionary tale for us all; makes me rethink not only my security settings (checking next) but how much info I put out there. FWIW.
@3HatsComm absolutely; @jennwhinnem GP here tomorrow on this very topic; thanks, D.
@3HatsComm I guess some people just have a lot of empty time on their hands, miss.
My first inclination; break out a can of whoop-ass!
But Danny is bigger than that…
His work is bigger than that – – and it deserves more than a ‘heat of the moment’ angry reaction 😮
To including his family in this personal attack is slimy. It’s crossing the line to being a decent human being and becoming German Sheppard doo doo (crap!).
There are those that celebrate the successes of others; but never under estimate the power of jealousy and hate.
It pisses me off; but I’m going to try to follow his example… It’s a good one : )
Another shout out to you @Danny – you’re a good person and a good friend. F–k this idiot.
Move on down the road.
@Mark_Harai @Danny So true…@DannyBrown sets more examples in the leaderosphere than any of us can begin to. That’s where the jealousy and hatred ran rampant. Skype me!
@Soulati | B2B Social Media Marketing @Danny @DannyBrown Hey Jayme… I sent you my Skype details; did you get them?
Make sure to let me know it’s you sending the request, I’m getting pretty popular now, so some queens and princesses keep trying to connect with me from Nigeria to give me some money 😮
Talk to me baby : )
Danny Brown You are moving the internet… Did you feel that?
I hope things are setting in your spirit bro.
Let’s have that call when you’re available sir : )
@Mark_Harai “German sheppard doo doo (crap!)” – ha! Best description ever!
Thanks for your support, mate, very much appreciated, and I always find karma to be the perfect b*tch to mess with these type of people… 🙂
Hey there miss,
Thank you so much for your always awesome support, but then no surprise there – that’s just what you do. 🙂
It was definitely a weird/interesting/angering experience (delete where applicable) but, at the same time, a nice learning experience.
Bit yeah, don’t mess with a person’s family, that just opens you up to a new world of payback. Game on. 😉
@Danny Brown Thanks for coming by; I knew you would eventually. That post must be up to, what 700 RTs about now? When they catch the dude, pity the poor fool. Hope his identity stays concealed or he’ll be blacklisted for life without ability to recover.
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