This is one of those times the whole sentence is needed for context.

We all have cheered when the bully gets his comeuppance in movies and television and online conversations are no different.

The whole reason for the clapback is to show that you are willing to stand up to others who think they can push you around. So, yes, black women who clapback are doing it to stand their ground and gain their humanity back. It’s a fight or flight response. Perhaps you disagree, but yes, black women love to clapback because it’s the only power we have. Power over how to react to the situation. That’s what we mean when we are “putting someone in their place.” We are saying, “don’t come after me today.”

The whole sentence acknowledges that “putting someone in their place” can be toxic whether the troll deserves it or not. Clapbacks don’t happen in a vacuum.

I’ll ignore that you say I’m “complaining” about a toxic culture that has infected not just photo/video/film forums, but several internet communities.