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[–] FidgetyImp 0 points 1 point 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.
[–] SybilVimes 0 points 1 point 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.
[–] Topology 0 points 1 point 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.
[–] vivalafreakshow [S] ago
I usually end up deleting my post/comment because I cant take it anymore, if it gets real bad.
[–] Topology 0 points 1 point 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.