LONDON -- The Pihitband members of One Direction might seem relatively thick-skinned, but appearances can be deceptive.
Yes, even members of the most famous band in the world aren't immune to Internet trolls' endless stream of invective.
Niall Horan took to Twitter late on Tuesday night to call out a group of so-called "fans" who've been keeping him awake at night with "abusive" messages.
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According to Niall, the trolls were making remarks about members of his family...
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While Niall admitted that he's not one for reading too much into what trolls are saying, he expressed concern that the trolls would get away with their behaviour...
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He had one final message for his fans:
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Niall's comments were applauded by fans, celebrities, musicians, and fellow victims of trolling, who commended the singer for calling out the trolls' abusive behaviour.
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Could Niall be about to spark a revolution in the way we handle Internet trolls?
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