I feel like crying right now
Posted by Remi on August 31, 2002 at 20:47:47: Previous Next
I feel like crying right now. Whenever I post something on other message boards, I constantly receive insult messages. I don't know how to answer them, so I am always the one who "lose" the argument.
Re: I feel like crying right now
Posted by RedRocker on September 01, 2002 at 01:53:16: Previous Next
In Reply to: I feel like crying right now posted by Remi on August 31, 2002 at 20:47:47:
I think the best way to respond to insults is by using logic. Don't let insults offend you, simply ignore the insults. Humor is also good (i.e. turn the insult around to be funny). You can also play their own words against them -- analyze (think "pick apart"). If you don't let yourself be insulted, a debate can be a lot of fun! Take care.
why let it bother you?
Posted by j.s. on September 01, 2002 at 02:27:29: Previous Next
In Reply to: I feel like crying right now posted by Remi on August 31, 2002 at 20:47:47:
those insulting responses are more an indication of the unenlightened mentalities of those responding... why be insulted? it is a crying shame that some are so in need of validation that they must tear down others in order to get it.
Re: why let it bother you?
Posted by STALKER on September 01, 2002 at 14:26:13: Previous Next
In Reply to: why let it bother you? posted by j.s. on September 01, 2002 at 02:27:29:
: those insulting responses are more an indication of the unenlightened mentalities of those responding... why be insulted? it is a crying shame that some are so in need of validation that they must tear down others in order to get it.
I had someone accuse me of being "soft on crime" once …
Re: I feel like crying right now
Posted by Treyn on September 01, 2002 at 09:55:14: Previous Next
In Reply to: I feel like crying right now posted by Remi on August 31, 2002 at 20:47:47:
How old are you, anyway?
Re: I feel like crying right now
Posted by Angela on September 01, 2002 at 16:29:32: Previous Next
In Reply to: I feel like crying right now posted by Remi on August 31, 2002 at 20:47:47:
I would suggest not to post those boards anymore, some people just have no respect and need to insult others and are happy when you get upset. Just forget them.
Re: I feel like crying right now
Posted by paddy on September 01, 2002 at 21:54:36: Previous Next
In Reply to: I feel like crying right now posted by Remi on August 31, 2002 at 20:47:47:
: I feel like crying right now. Whenever I post something on other message boards, I constantly receive insult messages. I don't know how to answer them, so I am always the one who "lose" the argument.
this does not really answer your question, or follow the board topic, but you did not leave an email. however, as encouragement, i can appreciate the fact that you wrote what you felt like this on this message board. usually, it seems people do not open up and describe how they feel in these situations. so it is nice to read someone just opening up and honestly saying how they feel(even though you did not give details). thanks. :)
as far as advice goes, just remember that message boards are not the best form of communication, (in my opinion) so if you get overwhelmed because you can not communicate your thoughts, feel free to walk away and ignore the insulting messages. as effective as the internet is in distribution of information and data, the lack of seeing someone face to face can create huge communication problems. in my opinion, no one should be bashed and insulted the way i have seen it on the internet.
good luck. :)