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[–] nemateneved ago 

I don't care, this is just the internet. You guys are probably thousand kilometers away from me and we'll never meet IRL.

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

I just laugh at them and go along with it. I'm generally like that irl. Someone insults me I just go along with it. Just show them you're not taking them seriously and they have nothing to do, either laugh with you or just get mad by themselves.

For example, if someone said "suck my dick" I'd respond "you'd like that wouldn't you?". If you want some more throw me insults and I'll respond.

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

Honestly, being insulted in real life by people around me has always had a bigger impact on me. When someone insults me online, then I always think that 1. They don't really know me and therefore what they say is not a reflection of who I am and 2. They are just some random person who probably had a bad day or just really likes insulting people.

Also, the anonymity of the internet tends to reduce peoples barriers in a way. We are much quicker to say lots of things we would not say to someones face because we can't see them or have to live with the consequences of insulting someone in real life.

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

While it might be easier said than done for you, you just have to brush it off. The insult is coming from an anonymous stranger on the internet, which makes it pretty impersonal. They know nothing about you.

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[–] vivalafreakshow [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I have borderline personality disorder, and while it has gotten alot better and I don't want to kill myself everytime someone is derogatory towards me it still hurts alot to be called names even if its from some stranger.

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[–] vivalafreakshow [S] ago 

Its not so much about legitimate criticism but more of the "you don't have the same view as me there for I will call you all kinds of names". I don't have a problem with having a discussion as long as ppl keep it civil, not everyone will have the same opinions as me and that's fine as-long as they don't resort to name calling and harassing me.

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

If someone starts resorting to personal insults or ad hominem attacks then the discussion is pretty much over. There will be nothing useful gained from continuing to interact with that person. Move on and search out more interesting conversations elsewhere. Don't get baited into futile arguments and name calling, it is a waste of time.

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

fortunately I think that if I can outright see the 'criticism' hurled at me is not based on much and consist almost exclusively of namecalling I pretty much dismiss it without having to make a conscious descision about it. I try to take criticism on the internet almost the same as I take it IRL. If you make an argument I will try to listen to you and understand your point of view. If you just stand there yelling insults, I will walk away from you and if I meet you again and recognize you I will avoid you and not take you seriously.

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[–] vivalafreakshow [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago  (edited ago)

Yes ppl here are certainly much friendlier than reddit. I don't know how to not take it personally though :/