[center][c=#BF6900]I sat here going through some posts & comments last night. I try to be kind to everyone. If I disagree with something they have said or done, I can do so in a civil, polite way. Why do some take it upon themselves to go out of their way to be rude to others?! I had a horrible comment on one of my recent posts, where the person chose to curse & be condescending. My first reaction was to fire right back at him. What did I have to lose? I don't know him & have never seen him before! But, I thought twice & decided that I would not stoop to his level. Sure, go ahead & be rude & nasty towards me, put me down. If it makes you feel better, go for it. I hope it has helped you to feel better & sleep well. I am thankful that for the most part, I've come across some great people here. And, I remember that not all are the same, so don't assume or base all on one bad apple! 🍎 That's my thought for Friday! Stay happy & blessed! ☮💫❣[/c]
You're a good person and didn't deserve to have this happen to you and your initial reaction certainly is understandable. My instinct is to strike back too, but I try to take your approach and not respond in kind to such provocations. What I might do, if it's nasty comments on my post and not comments directed at me on someone else's post, is delete their comments. I simply won't tolerate someone polluting my posts with a lot of ugliness. Fortunately, I haven't had to do that very often as most people are polite and respectful on the things I've posted.
@Rutterman I guess it is probably human nature to want to strike back. Luckily, I usually think twice before actually hitting send or replying. I have always tried treating others as I'd like to be treated. It's a shame some do not feel the same. I wonder how they would like people to treat them the way they treat others. Thank you for such a kind comment. I really appreciate your friendship.
@JerseyGal I'm sure most of these people would not want to be treated the way they treat others. You're very nice and I have no doubt that you do your best to treat others as you'd like to be treated. I try to do the same.
Some people have never learned to disagree in an agreeable way. And, unfortunately, they feel empowered by the relative anonymity of the Internet to say whatever comes into their small minds.
Don't let it discourage you. There are still many fine people on this site. 🙂
I KNOW?!😕I guess they can't say what they want to people in person so they take it out on others here! I usually delete their rude comments and move on, but sometimes I tell them off...depends on the mood I'm in.😉You did good, thanks for posting this.⭐
@Peaches Thanks so much my friend. I appreciate this. Sometimes, I want to be rude back. But then, my heart stops me because that's not the person I am and how I want to portray myself. 🤗☮
@JerseyGal While I am not that way normally, if they piss me off, then all bets are off and I don't really care. Of course, I do it in a nice or sarcastic way... lol
@Dewms Some people really are so mean. Some are downright rude and nasty. Thank you :) I haven't had to block many, but I sure am learning not to put up with their rudeness and if that means blocking them, then that's what I'll do. :D
Sorry you experienced that, it's not logical or fair! Some users are ones that I completely avoid because they turn an argument into a personal attack and have to have the last word, so it's no use responding to them. And frankly, I don't want to waste on Block on their ass.
@CoffeeFirst I don't bother blocking anyone - they'll just make a new profile.
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Why? Well... the anonymity of online allows for a lot of back character traits, without any consequences. Rudeness, crudeness, bullying, meanheartedness... all exposed on SW and online chats. ... that said... I admit I do react when someone is rude to me online... even if I shouldn't cause it's meaningless.
Sorry my friend about the rude post. Some people are like that. And it's sad. It's good that you posted here as you did, as you are far better than they are.
It is the mark of a mature intelligent person to digress from such low vibrations. 🌻I don't always suceed in not firing back. ..but you are always lovely. :)
@SW-User I thank you very much for such kind words. Sometimes it is not easy to not fire back. I just try to remember how I'd like to be treated before saying anything. ☺💐
[i]I apologize for all those bad apples that are rude and treat you with disrespect... I know you did the right thing.. Always rise above the gutter snipes, and move on.. Again I'm sorry that happened to you...[/i]
@xbandoleerx I reported them. There's really no need for such rudeness to others. Thank you!
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Well I think your awesome! Who cares what some shmuck that doesn't know you has to say. It's only the internet. That was wrong for him to be like that, but people like that are always going to cry about their right to their opinion, but it's truly sad that they have to go about it in an immature and crude way. That guy would probably never say that to your face, because you'd probably slap the shit of him! :)
@SW-User Thanks so much, my friend. I truly appreciate you saying this. You're pretty awesome yourself. Glad to have you as my friend all these years! LOL, I doubt that I'd slap the shit out of him. But, he's the type I'd never be around to begin with. ☺
Most people who have to resort to rudeness and become condescending and use rude language, show they very little idea about what they disagreeing about and are on here to target certain people to cause trouble , those people are not worth wasting breath on, and you having handled it as you have shows your strength of character.
@Beachlover Thank you for this. I have really held back from saying anything negative to this person. Not because I do not want to, but I'm doing it for myself. 🙂
[@Beetlegeuse] You're right. It goes for many things, both online and in real. To treat others with disrespect is uncalled for. I sure do not need anyone like that in my life.
@Lostpoet Unfortunately on here & just about everywhere, some people just do not care. I've found it's up to me though not to lash out or stoop to their level. 😌
