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The age old SW question; is it better to block stupidity or confront it?

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Gangstress · 41-45, F

For Me, right out block.you cannot argue with stupid online.

WintaTheAngle · 41-45, M

@Gangstress You may well be right.

Gangstress · 41-45, F

@WintaTheAngle I've been on here too long to know.

Nanori · F

Stir shit up, cause drama then block

SweetMae · 70-79, F

Sometimes I will confront someone. Especially if they are being cruel in a thread. Their actions caused public humiliation to another person.

WintaTheAngle · 41-45, M

@SweetMae Yes, you’re absolutely right. And it’s the posts aimed to hurt that I have the most difficulty ignoring even if I’m not the intended target.

SweetMae · 70-79, F

@WintaTheAngle I can handle stupidity with a push of the block button.

SW-User

Stupidity I mostly just ignore

4meAndyou · F

Sometimes, I give the truly stupid a minute. They really need it. 🤣🤣🤣 I might even make the attempt to help them out if they don't use abusive language, but mostly they DO use abusive language. It's all part of the same disease...and I block the diseased. 😉

Pretzel · 61-69, M

block it - and quickly - otherwise you're going to slip to their level and they'll beat you with experience

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KuroNeko · 41-45, F

Just block, or waste your time trying to get through.

ravenhill · M

i just use the block feature and forget about that person.

GLITTER · 36-40, F

Either way you don’t get anywhere so it’s easier just to block

adorbz · 26-30, F

depends whether I have an appropriate meme to throw at them

Pinkstarburst

Or just ignore it. I use the mute option a lot.

WonderGirl1

I block and move on.

Harriet03 · 41-45, F

☝️ My standard response!

summersong · F

I’ll confront if someone is attacking a friend or if I feel like what they’re saying can’t go without being challenged but overall stupidity is a straight block.

CrustyDDingus · 36-40, M

Stick it with something first... 👀

soulsrespite · F

@CrustyDDingus show me your,,,, choice of weapon

CrustyDDingus · 36-40, M

@soulsrespite 🍡 leave that in the microwave for a few if it's too cold to the touch 🧐

soulsrespite · F

@CrustyDDingus i like a cold gaze

Teslin · M

I first ignore. Not here for drama, here for fun. If persistent, block.

LadyJ · F

Depends if the user is being a bully or not..i don't like bullies especially the ones that band together here

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Fluffybull · F

@LadyJ The thing was, she was really cruel to someone who was in a bad situation and people mentioned that and she did the "I just say what I think and if people can't deal with that it's their problem" bit. So I thought "let's see if you can deal with some plain truth" so I told her she was a b***". 😊😉

LadyJ · F

@Fluffybull sometimes it has to be said..bullies dont like to be confronted or challenged so good for you

iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

@LadyJ I don’t either

latinbutterfly · F

Arguing with stupidity online is just a waste of time. I say that it's better to either ignore or block.

ozgirl512 · 26-30, F

@latinbutterfly but it can be fun too!

latinbutterfly · F

@ozgirl512 Yeah, it can be pretty fun to troll the trolls 🤭.

ozgirl512 · 26-30, F

@latinbutterfly definitely... These trolls were made for trolling ....

checkoutanytime · M

It's social media, the "stupid" is expected just by logging on

SW-User

You can lead a horse to water...

WintaTheAngle · 41-45, M

@SW-User Too true

Star1 · F

Hmm stupidity can be really funny

Adogslife · 61-69, M

Just because someone vehemently disagrees with me doesn’t mean they’re stupid. I really believe in giving someone the benefit of the doubt.

I’ve never blocked anyone.

Driver2 · M

Depends on my mood
I should just block and move on but I can’t help but dive in the stupid pool sometimes

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

It depends. If you can outwit it in public, I say go for it. If that bores you or you cant, Block'em.

HairbrushDiva · 31-35, F

I have 123 blocked and I don't like to waste time, so what do you think?

Tracos · 51-55, M

or just let is slide... why waste energy on something you cannot change

TessDun · 36-40, F

I just ignore. I choose my battles, and it's in real life, not in SW.

Entwistle · 56-60, M

Depends if it's a threat to you.

WintaTheAngle · 41-45, M

@Entwistle Yes. I think some posts are aimed to hurt, loaded with barbs to try be unkind to certain groups of people. I know the smart thing to do is scroll on, but it’s not always so simple.

ozgirl512 · 26-30, F

Depends on whether you're trying to educate or not

SubstantialKick · 31-35, M

Whatever [b]you[/b] choose to do.

Madmonk · M

Have a beer with it.

DownTheStreet · 51-55, M

Ignore it.

smiler2012 · 56-60

{@wintatheangle] depends how offensive you find it , first move would be to adress it . if you then get no satisfaction well that is your choice then

Teslin · M

I choose to ignore and scroll on by. Not worth the effort to confront it. Everyone has their rights to their own opinion. Whether or not it is wrong 🤣🤣