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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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[–] 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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[–] Can-O-Pickle ago 

I think hard about the criticism, and if it's something which can help me improve as a person, I accept it.

If it's just useless bashing, ignoring is good

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[–] Johnny-Rico ago 

I just fail to give a shit to begin with. Why does the opinion of some random online stranger matter?

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