It happened 3 times for me today. One of them had a decent topic that even I agreed with, but didn't want to bother in case they started with their usual numbskullery.
shareNah. There are only about a dozen posters here for whom I've started to develop a sense of their personalities, because I'm new. I've also only encountered two confirmed assholes so far, but I'd still reply to them if I had something to say.
shareSometimes you’ve got to give someone a another chance. If they say something reasonable even though they’ve been a jackass elsewhere, you might be able to find common ground and deter the future jackassery the next time. Also, I’ll know if your original thread is about me if you don’t respond to this post
shareIt's not about you.
shareIf I refrain from commenting the poster will just go on my ignore list.
shareYes. I. Have.
shareSometimes - it feels like I'm encouraging them if I engage.
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