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i've definitely evolved from angrily replying to crap on the internet to just silently -1 the people i would have replied to in my head.
- laurelrusswurm repeated this.
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@mairin this was a difficult lesson for me to learn as well, but I'm much happier for it.
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Aren't you a good girl keeping your opinions to yourself (ya see what I did there? ) One can never know who is reading …
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@1111aether i'd prefer not to be referred to as a 'girl'
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@mairin has done her fair share of educating. When you get hit by trolls constantly, nonstop response can reduce interest in participating.
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I understand, but it was part of the illustration. Depending on the subject matter of course, if you simply use arrows…
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Oh yeah, in no way was that a "toughen up", I'm just saying it's a shame to remain silent when her voice is likely the …
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@1111aether if your 'illustration' necessarily requires demeaning language i've no interest in it.
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Not my intent TO offend, rather show how silence could be construed as something other than the up/downvoter intended a…
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Also, in case it's not apparent now, my commenting here is an expression of sadness that silence is being considered 'e…
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Also, in case it's not apparent now, my commenting here is an expression of sadness that silence is being considered 'e…
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@1111aether I understand what you meant fwiw. And yeah, it's too bad.
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@1111aether that WAS a "toughen up", you were implying that she was bowing to pressure to be silent. Try encouragement, not insults.
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@1111aether fwiw where im declining to comment is where i know the people know better and it really would be a waste of my time
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You can't win for losing these days on the internet :(
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@1111aether she said, "in my head". Also, you can say that about any statement, there's no way to guarantee it won't be misconstrued.
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I'd disagree. lol! I always loose reddit pile ons, but I've also seen people comment after reading a link I've included…
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LOL! Yeah, I know places like that !! Sorry, I think it's just the way you phrased it as "evolved' as if you had decid…