I understand, but you have to be pragmatic. This is one of many reasons for why I left the forum for 5 months. Until a week ago, I wasn't even considering returning. I have just decided that I am going to make this forum work for me. I just advise you to contemplate as to why you take the bait so easily, and what, if anything, it accomplishes. I feel that acknowledging foolish statements only reinforces them. It's better to just ignore them. Some people simply want a reaction, they want to get a rise out of you, they want to be heard and told they matter. Take the high road. We can learn from arguing with one another. But why debate with somebody who is completely closed off to learning, growing, or changing? It's completely pointless. Do the right thing for yourself. I believe in you. You have enough pain in your life as it is. Why add unnecessary drama to your life? Just prioritize and don't allow anyone to bring you down. Not even Donald. He won't be around much longer. Thankfully. Good day.
For the most part I keep things to myself...this is a tiny slice of my online time, mostly I have conversations with normal people who know how to properly discuss something without making it into a personal attack situation...but I also will not ignore blatant false information, hate speech, or bullying of other forum members or myself...bait or not.
So I got you on your taking the high road disclaimer and for the most part I try to remain there, thanks for your concern about my mental state but it’s actually been in a very good place lately
I know you mean the best and don’t mean to sound patronizing but I will not let someone shit on me or other people, regardless of how open-minded or not they are.
Some people need to see that that kind of behavior is not okay and will be challenged....real life or forum...while most of us learned this in Jr. High, it is still missing from those with uncontrolled arrogance or narcissism.
Thanks for your support, but I assure you...the posts pushing back against certain people are not causing any more pain or stress (drama) in my life or mind whatsoever (in fact, they provide good laughs sometimes).
There is much I do ignore...it isn’t bait if you know it’s is bait....however, I will not ignore people who exist only to shit on the opinions or viewpoints of others....like I’ve said...many of those are really nice people who don’t deserve such commentary.
I will call them out and expose what they think is their “bait" as BS.
Otherwise, what’s the point?
Just ignore the false and hateful attacks?
Not in my blood son...I’m an assertive INFJ.
I believe in you too Dang.
Glad to see you back here.