Danny Noppert Faces Online Hate: Vincent van der Voort Slams Trolls

Danny Noppert, a Dutch darts player, has been dealing with a growing amount of online hate after his recent early exit at the European Darts Open against Sebastian Bialecki. The darts community has rallied around Noppert, but the abuse has taken a toll on the player.

What happened?

Noppert recently shared some of the vile messages he had received on Instagram, which sparked a reaction from his fellow players. Koert Westerman and Vincent van der Voort spoke out about the issue on Monday evening, ahead of Noppert's opening match against Rob Cross at the World Matchplay. The match ultimately ended in a 10-3 loss for Noppert.

Westerman began by referring to the messages Noppert had shared on Instagram and Facebook. "I read a very nasty post on both Instagram and Facebook from Danny Noppert," Westerman said. "He had posted what he's been getting. And what almost moved me to tears was that his mother's illness was dragged into it."

Van de Voort reacted irritably and had little sympathy for people who send such messages. "Look, on the one hand you say: you shouldn't give it any attention at all. Because these are just people who are so limited. If you start posting that kind of thing, then you're not right in the head," said the former pro darter.

Why it matters for Danny Noppert

The abuse has taken a toll on Noppert, who has received a lot of support from the darts community. However, the issue of online hate is not unique to Noppert. Van de Voort cited Luke Humphries, who lost his opening match at the World Matchplay to Cameron Menzies, as an example. "I think Humphries is already getting a ton of messages again because he lost. People have bet on him and then wish him the most bizarre things. There are just a lot of idiots walking around in the world."

What comes next?

Van de Voort believes that players shouldn't dwell too long on such messages, however painful they are. "Again, I don't think you should give it too much attention. You're not going to stop it." Westerman shared his colleague's frustration and suggested that this kind of behavior seems to be happening more often. "They don't have time anymore," he said cynically. "There's a waiting list from here to Tokyo. People are getting crazier and crazier altogether."

The issue of online hate is a complex one, and it's not just limited to the darts community. However, it's clear that something needs to be done to address the issue. As Van de Voort said, "If you write things like hoping someone's family dies of cancer, while that's already happened… Then you're just sick in the head yourself."

In the end, the darts community has rallied around Noppert, and he has received a lot of support from fans. However, the issue of online hate remains a pressing concern that needs to be addressed.

The impact on Danny Noppert

The abuse has taken a toll on Noppert, who has been dealing with the issue for some time. However, the support from the darts community has been a positive force in his life. As Westerman said, "The unintended effect was that an outpouring of love for Danny was shared." Noppert's post had a positive effect, and he received a lot of support from fans.

The issue of online hate is a complex one, and it's not just limited to the darts community. However, it's clear that something needs to be done to address the issue. As Van de Voort said, "Once in a while it's good to show it. But after that you have to close it off, because you're not going to beat those lunatics."

In conclusion, the darts community has rallied around Noppert, and he has received a lot of support from fans. However, the issue of online hate remains a pressing concern that needs to be addressed.

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