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[–] Contiguousrabbit 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I just imagine how sad their life is, that the best thing they have to do is insult someone on the internet.

That being said, if I post something stupid, I'll take my lumps :-)

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[–] ohnoesmikey 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Don't ever take personally, things people say online. These are things trolls are way too cowardly to say to your face. I see it as a triumph when some douchenozzle pops off, because that means they were somehow made to feel less-than by my erudition online lol. Also, here is a saying : "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" -Eleanor Roosevelt

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[–] tacitus 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Getting into flame wars online is just petty. Even in real life, if someone chooses to be a dick to you (and it is an active choice), then just deal with it, unless it's reputation damaging or potentially violent. Look up stoic philosophy. One of the cornerstones of it is maintaining an almost emotionless state, however the whole point of it isn't that you force yourself to grin and bear it, but more that you let things go, accepts things/actions/people for what they are, and you yourself become stateless (don't carry negative emotions/memories around with you like baggage). Think of the old christian maxim: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

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[–] jinx_r 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I can be sassy so I do reply but the block button is there for a reason. Some people judge you for blocking but if it's really bothering you or an inconvenience, just press the button. I always try to engage in a constructive way first but some people get really aggressive (Tumblr types, 6 angry tweets every 2 minutes kinda thing), and in those instances I just block. It saves my notifications too.

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[–] Bic 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

First things first, you reply "Cool story bro." That generic reply always pisses people off. After that you block/delete/mute them and then continue on living your wonderful great life!

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[–] SybilVimes 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

It can be hard. I have social anxiety disorder, which means even faceless comments can still occasionally give me that panicky cold feeling in my stomach.

Just remind yourself when it happens that they don't know you, they can't get near you, and that their opinion doesn't matter. I know, easier said than done. But it does get easier with repetition. And if it gets too bad, I just get out of that thread for a while.

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[–] FidgetyImp 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I view it this way...
With the warm blanket of anonymity that the internet offers us it allows people to be either exactly who they are at the core of their personality or compensate for any inadequacies they feel they have in normal social situations. The anonymity and complete lack of normal social constraints on a conversation allows several levels of separation between one person and another when interacting. It gives folks the ultimate freedom to act however they want to. Which puts quite an interesting microscope on that persons moral center. I personally am very interested in how people act when in this state, i feel it gives you the most honest measurement of that person. I'm not so much interested in how a person will deal in situations where they "need" to be either polite or 'nice' as i am in how a person deals with those they don't 'need' to be nice or polite to.

For me when i see an internet troll or some jumped up choad jumping down peoples throats online or replying to a persons comment or contribution with the most vile or unjustly critical garbage, i kind of just put that down to them feeling weak and insignificant out in the real world or them just being a complete asshat. Either way it is their problem. I know for a fact that were we face to face, the conversation would likely be completely different and any venom or unjust criticism thrown around is THEIR deal, not mine. As annoying, angering or hurtful as it may be, you shouldn't own any of it. It is ultimately their baggage... Try not to make it yours.

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[–] Topology 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Criticise and insult them back and if they continue for what feels like hours, days or even weeks, just let them be. The more you feed them, the worse it gets. But I will admit, it is funny to see people rage over trivial subjects on the internet.

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[–] vivalafreakshow [S] ago 

I usually end up deleting my post/comment because I cant take it anymore, if it gets real bad.

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[–] Topology 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I do the same. You do whatever feels right for you because that person means absolutely nothing to you and you can choose never to speak to them again. That's the beauty of the internet. You won't be looked down by anyone for deleting a post or comment, trust me.

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