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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
You don't have to "allow" anything from anybody. All you need to do is start a post or make a comment on something that someone else objects to, and you're OFF. People who disagree with your POV don't need to curse or swear with every four-five-and-six-letter word they know. But, STILL, they persist in it. Or they go for SHOCK value and interrupt two or three friends having an innocent conversation with each other and prove they don't know a thing about what is being discussed.