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Is it better to reply to toxic people in the same manner as them (to teach them a lesson), OR just not reply to what they're saying?

joe438 · 61-69, M
You can't change them, so in the end, saying nothing or being snotty back to them accomplishes the same thing - nothing. I will often leave the toxic people alone and spend effort on the nice ones. Sometimes though, it's just fun to out-toxic their comments and see who else piles on. Just for fun, since there's zero chance you can get them to think "gee, I've been an a-hole. I'll apologize and be nice".

In general? Just move on. It's not worth it.
Mark Twain is quoted as saying...."Never argue with a stupid person. At some point they will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience."
SW-User
Toxic people want you to match their toxicity
joe438 · 61-69, M
@SW-User Yes. They feed on it. It really pisses them off if you don't play.
SW-User
My nemesis is an autistic German guy
whose rudeness is beyond as are his expletives. He lives around the religious sites. I just avoid them.
Toxic people rarely realise their toxicity.
To fall to their level means adding to the whole toxic level.
I would just rise above it. Walk away from it if possible.
StevetheSleeve · 31-35, M
Engaging toxic people on their level us a mistake. You just end up frustrated and angry.
Ferric67 · M
Actually, I do that to people most all the time...it's passive aggressive

Since people are inheritenly a little to very dumb...it goes well over their heads
GeistInTheMachine · 31-35, M
Latter. Negative energy acumulates.
SW-User
NEVER lower yourself to their level,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Laugh in their face & walk away

 
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