16 replies to this topic

[tidbit]

Ignore it. It's the internet. Getting mad at an anonymous person is like getting mad at a brick wall. It doesn't solve much.

Just move on with your life. If you get really mad for some reason, go take a cool shower (or bath). If you can't handle some virtual person on the internet, you might want to stay away from social sites, forums, chatrooms and games.

[VxE]

Go ahead and type out exactly what you'd like to say to the idiot...


... then delete it and type a civil response (if you still feel the need to respond at all).

Chances are good that the idiot will either stfu, or gloriously display the depths of their stupidity.

[polyethene]

You could sue for defamation or libel.

[tomoe_uehara]

I think each individual has strength and weakness in different areas.

Are you serious? Do you want to meet robokins and his rainbow fish?

[tidbit]

lol

[nimda]

don't forget !dance

[dmg]

As long as you don't think they are doing it on purpose try to respond with amusement rather than annoyance. You can train yourself to respond any way you choose, but it will take time and commitment to form new habits.

You could try thinking of them as if you knew they were a small child. It is human nature to treat children with more patience than you would an adult.

"The truth is that it is our attitude towards children that is right, and our attitude towards grown-up people that is wrong. Our attitude towards our equals in age consists in a servile solemnity, overlying a considerable degree of indifference or disdain. Our attitude towards children consists in a condescending indulgence, overlying an unfathomable respect."

[TheGreatSwami Woo]

such a situation never happens to me, I mean it would be hard to find someone more stupid than myself
If someone suggests I am stupid my brilliant reply is to blow a rasberry at them.

[girlgamer]

Think of it this way. Arrogant, egocentric people always think they're smarter than anyone else.

I look at it so... Smart people generally think I'm pretty smart. Stupid ones tend to think I'm stupid. It pretty much tells me they want me in their circle of friends usually. However, I get to pick which group to join, not them.

[nimda]

dmg's advice is amazing. As soon as I see a stupid post as made by a child, I think "oh that's cute" and calm down. Too bad it doesn't help with those you think are trolling

[Morpheus]

"You shouldn't look down on someone because they don't know something that you do, because, in fact, they know something that you don't. Instead, why not befriend them, learn what they know, then in turn you will be a smarter person." -My Grandpa

I couldn't have said it better.

While people who may not be as smart as you may not be able to do much about it, you can control how you react to them. I don't have much use for arrogance.

[TLM]

how should I deal with this irritated emotion in my mind?