Jesus titty fucking Christ, some people (and yeah, it usually is men in these case) are just such turbo cunts online. I hate it. I hate that internet discourse always devolves into personal bullshit. And you can’t ever win an argument online - someone always something else to say. I’d love to be the person who just ignores it but I can’t. I replay their idiotic words in my brain over and over. I do make an effort to not bite now when trolls dangle bait, but it’s hard work. Anonymity and lack of consequence is a real boon for these dickheads.
I now ignore all and any trolls, which didn’t use to be the case. But then I had an epiphany, and realised I was wasting my time with these nitwits. Ya can’t cure stupid, and even less so, the malicious.
So, I just ignore ‘em. But, apart from here and a rapidly diminishing presence on LinkedIn, I’m not on the socials, so perhaps it’s easier said than done. I dunno…
I think that’s a good strategy. When you post an opinion, it’s almost impossible to avoid kickbacks, no matter how innocuous your opinion might be, it’s the learning to let it all wash over you, that’s what I find tricky.
That’s because I suspect you still like the fight, Sarah. I can see it in your punches - they’re energetic and powerful, and bounce and shock. And usually result in a knock-out! So, while you still have it, you should use it. And enjoy it.
But I lost that a way back. And, funnily enough, have regained my vim and vigour elsewhere. Well, at least that’s what Matron tells me…!
Jesus titty fucking Christ, some people (and yeah, it usually is men in these case) are just such turbo cunts online. I hate it. I hate that internet discourse always devolves into personal bullshit. And you can’t ever win an argument online - someone always something else to say. I’d love to be the person who just ignores it but I can’t. I replay their idiotic words in my brain over and over. I do make an effort to not bite now when trolls dangle bait, but it’s hard work. Anonymity and lack of consequence is a real boon for these dickheads.
Turbo cunt is something I'm going to probably use in my writing moving forward.
Fighting fire with fire just builds the fire.
I now ignore all and any trolls, which didn’t use to be the case. But then I had an epiphany, and realised I was wasting my time with these nitwits. Ya can’t cure stupid, and even less so, the malicious.
So, I just ignore ‘em. But, apart from here and a rapidly diminishing presence on LinkedIn, I’m not on the socials, so perhaps it’s easier said than done. I dunno…
But it was fun while it lasted…!
I think that’s a good strategy. When you post an opinion, it’s almost impossible to avoid kickbacks, no matter how innocuous your opinion might be, it’s the learning to let it all wash over you, that’s what I find tricky.
That’s because I suspect you still like the fight, Sarah. I can see it in your punches - they’re energetic and powerful, and bounce and shock. And usually result in a knock-out! So, while you still have it, you should use it. And enjoy it.
But I lost that a way back. And, funnily enough, have regained my vim and vigour elsewhere. Well, at least that’s what Matron tells me…!
I dunno if I do I just find it hard to keep my mouth shut! 😁
Well, there is that, too!