Sydney Towles - Tik Toker with cancer being trolled

[Anonymous]

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/nyregion/sydney-towle-cancer-videos-tiktok.html?unlocked_article_code=1.D08.vN0c.E6Lc0Dq-ydyC&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare


Thoughts on this article? The NYT disclosed the name and location of one of her trollers, which I found interesting.

[Anonymous]

That was fascinating and sad. I wonder why they only revealed the name of one. Was that person so much worse?

[Anonymous]

I can completely understand why they thought she was faking but they shouldn't have written anything directed to her in case she was telling the truth.

[Anonymous]

Wow, I didn't know any of this, but it is frightening to read the depths people sink to when trolling someone online. If you gave her money and found out she was lying, then of course I would understand someone's ire. But otherwise why wouldn't you just scroll on?

[Anonymous]

Almost every well-known TikToker, Instagramer, or general influencer has a snark subreddit dedicated to them.

The people on those subreddits are brutal. And the #1 rule of all these snark subreddits is always "no defending" whoever the target of the snark may be. That's total BS. Why should these redditors be allowed to post whatever they want without anyone being able to fact check them or provide proof that they are lying?

I will say, though, that the Scamanda podcast and tv show really, really made me skeptical each time someone I follow shares that they have cancer or other major medical issue. It's sad that that is the case because so many people do fake it for monetary gains.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Almost every well-known TikToker, Instagramer, or general influencer has a snark subreddit dedicated to them.

The people on those subreddits are brutal. And the #1 rule of all these snark subreddits is always "no defending" whoever the target of the snark may be. That's total BS. Why should these redditors be allowed to post whatever they want without anyone being able to fact check them or provide proof that they are lying?

I will say, though, that the Scamanda podcast and tv show really, really made me skeptical each time someone I follow shares that they have cancer or other major medical issue. It's sad that that is the case because so many people do fake it for monetary gains.

You know what? F these scammers. They are the absolute worst and they deserve everything they have coming. They have no issues preying upon others, so why should we care when they are the ones in the crosshairs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Almost every well-known TikToker, Instagramer, or general influencer has a snark subreddit dedicated to them.

The people on those subreddits are brutal. And the #1 rule of all these snark subreddits is always "no defending" whoever the target of the snark may be. That's total BS. Why should these redditors be allowed to post whatever they want without anyone being able to fact check them or provide proof that they are lying?

I will say, though, that the Scamanda podcast and tv show really, really made me skeptical each time someone I follow shares that they have cancer or other major medical issue. It's sad that that is the case because so many people do fake it for monetary gains.

You know what? F these scammers. They are the absolute worst and they deserve everything they have coming. They have no issues preying upon others, so why should we care when they are the ones in the crosshairs?

Because...it doesn't sound like Sydney Towles is faking it? I mean, what reputable oncologist would go on the record saying a person has cancer if they don't? If that doesn't shut the haters down what will?

[Anonymous]

TikTok influencers are idiots

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Almost every well-known TikToker, Instagramer, or general influencer has a snark subreddit dedicated to them.

The people on those subreddits are brutal. And the #1 rule of all these snark subreddits is always "no defending" whoever the target of the snark may be. That's total BS. Why should these redditors be allowed to post whatever they want without anyone being able to fact check them or provide proof that they are lying?

I will say, though, that the Scamanda podcast and tv show really, really made me skeptical each time someone I follow shares that they have cancer or other major medical issue. It's sad that that is the case because so many people do fake it for monetary gains.

You know what? F these scammers. They are the absolute worst and they deserve everything they have coming. They have no issues preying upon others, so why should we care when they are the ones in the crosshairs?

Because...it doesn't sound like Sydney Towles is faking it? I mean, what reputable oncologist would go on the record saying a person has cancer if they don't? If that doesn't shut the haters down what will?

But that’s just the risk you take in that line of work. The reputation proceeds her. Like ACAB, or similar. People err on the side of they’re faking it for clout, or, they’re lying. Nobody is forcing her to be an influencer. It goes with the territory.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Almost every well-known TikToker, Instagramer, or general influencer has a snark subreddit dedicated to them.

The people on those subreddits are brutal. And the #1 rule of all these snark subreddits is always "no defending" whoever the target of the snark may be. That's total BS. Why should these redditors be allowed to post whatever they want without anyone being able to fact check them or provide proof that they are lying?

I will say, though, that the Scamanda podcast and tv show really, really made me skeptical each time someone I follow shares that they have cancer or other major medical issue. It's sad that that is the case because so many people do fake it for monetary gains.

You know what? F these scammers. They are the absolute worst and they deserve everything they have coming. They have no issues preying upon others, so why should we care when they are the ones in the crosshairs?

Sydney Towles has cancer. See the difference?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Almost every well-known TikToker, Instagramer, or general influencer has a snark subreddit dedicated to them.

The people on those subreddits are brutal. And the #1 rule of all these snark subreddits is always "no defending" whoever the target of the snark may be. That's total BS. Why should these redditors be allowed to post whatever they want without anyone being able to fact check them or provide proof that they are lying?

I will say, though, that the Scamanda podcast and tv show really, really made me skeptical each time someone I follow shares that they have cancer or other major medical issue. It's sad that that is the case because so many people do fake it for monetary gains.

You know what? F these scammers. They are the absolute worst and they deserve everything they have coming. They have no issues preying upon others, so why should we care when they are the ones in the crosshairs?

Because...it doesn't sound like Sydney Towles is faking it? I mean, what reputable oncologist would go on the record saying a person has cancer if they don't? If that doesn't shut the haters down what will?

But that’s just the risk you take in that line of work. The reputation proceeds her. Like ACAB, or similar. People err on the side of they’re faking it for clout, or, they’re lying. Nobody is forcing her to be an influencer. It goes with the territory.

Really? Death threats? People calling your oncology center to complain about you, and encourage them not to treat you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Almost every well-known TikToker, Instagramer, or general influencer has a snark subreddit dedicated to them.

The people on those subreddits are brutal. And the #1 rule of all these snark subreddits is always "no defending" whoever the target of the snark may be. That's total BS. Why should these redditors be allowed to post whatever they want without anyone being able to fact check them or provide proof that they are lying?

I will say, though, that the Scamanda podcast and tv show really, really made me skeptical each time someone I follow shares that they have cancer or other major medical issue. It's sad that that is the case because so many people do fake it for monetary gains.

Thanks to the NYT, the snark Reddit was shut down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That was fascinating and sad. I wonder why they only revealed the name of one. Was that person so much worse?

Op. Not sure but I also wondered why they chose to disclose her, and with so much detail- where she’s from, her job, and name. Hopefully it will teach her and others a lesson, but I guess I feel like they could have done it more gently. People expect to be anonymous

[Anonymous]

I am menopausal and I have breast cancer and I hate SM.

However, if this young person needs to have a SM account and post stuff, I have no problem. I also don't have a problem if she is faking cancer. Her followers or demographics are not influencing my own journey and treatment.

So, whatever gets her through whatever she is undergoing is fine by me. I choose not to watch her.

[Anonymous]

The troller Connie wright reminded me of some women on here. Always trying to sleuth and challenge what people are saying. It’s a sad approach to life.