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I Think Validation Is Important

I think validation is dangerous on the internet.

I don't come here often and create posts, sometimes I just come and read, leave comments and heart what I like.

But I've noticed a growing trend here.

The desire to be validated.

You could be a troll or you could be considered a [i][b]"nice" [/b][/i]person.
But everytime each of those people get that validation, they actually grow their boastful ego.

I have witnessed trolls gain friends that gang up against anyone with an opinion different to theirs, goading them to snap, calling their bluff about reporting them, but I have also witnessed[i][b] "nice" [/b][/i]people request you tell them why they shouldnt leave (are too great to not leave) when they are feeling less than enthusiastic about staying.

We're always quick to jump on the troll because they are so outwardly aggressive and oppressive but how is that [i][b]"nice" [/b][/i]person any different?
What because they use the guise of feeling down? burnout? Fed up? They create a manipulative dynamic where by you turn them in to a hero, a legend!

Whereas the troll a demon. Isn't the behaviour the same just for a different cause?

I think trolling bullying and harrassment is disgusting behaviour and shouldnt be allowed here.

Tell me what you think.
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MaryJanine · 61-69, F
And how do we GET rid of these people who swear and curse you out, just because you don't agree with them? You can complain, but the monitors are backed up with similar complaints and are backlogged, or they don't validate your complaint and warn YOU that such invalid reports can cost you limited freedom for expression on the Internet. Blocking and deleting doesn't bother these people - they just go elsewhere where someone will be willing to talk to them, and maybe get recruited by these trolls.