Posts by Susan Garcia

Laura Mendoza said:Honestly, you’re being incredibly dense here. On one hand, you’re busy insulting anonymous users on this forum, and then you have the nerve to turn around and expect them to offer you advice, support, or even a little empathy when you're having a hard time?
Look at you—now Piggy is telling you to go back to the kitchen, and here you are, spinning these dramatic tales about wanting to end it all. You want my take? Just take some Advil and a bottle of red wine... it'll be painless...
Or maybe you’ve already figured out a way and you're just here looking for attention? Seriously, you aren't even eighteen yet; try growing up a little bit...

My apologies if I offended you, especially regarding that comment about "suicide." I didn't intend to resort to such biting remarks, but I simply couldn't help myself given the circumstances...

I mean, toxic comments on a forum don't really get to me 🙂
Maybe my subconscious thrives on the attention, but honestly, I really want to prove everyone wrong and actually make things work instead of ending it all...

Donna Jones4 said:I’ve got a few thoughts to toss into this discussion too.

Why does everyone on here automatically assume that if you’re hanging out on a forum, you must be unattractive, overweight, dim-witted, boring, or single?

Personally, none of those labels apply to me, and honestly, I can’t recall anyone in my actual life ever saying something like that to my face. But the second you step onto this forum, it feels like anyone can just swear at you, insult you, or belittle you, and you’re expected to just take it and stay quiet. In any other online community I’ve been part of, the kind of language used here would be strictly forbidden. And because there aren't any clear, enforceable rules, people just take advantage of the chaos to vent their frustrations on others.

Also, why is it that some people can't even bother to read a post before jumping in with a comment? They just see what they want to see just to get a reaction. Is it because they’re dealing with so much frustration in their real lives that they’re just looking for an excuse to pick a fight with someone?

I’ve mentioned this more than once, but I came here strictly for fun. I didn't come here to argue with strangers, and lately, I've actually been wondering if this place is even worth my time.

I have a wonderful life—great friends, a solid social circle, a loving family, and a partner. I have everything I need to be happy, and I'm perfectly content with that. Despite all that, I still choose to spend time here, knowing full well that I might just become a punching bag for someone else's bad mood.

Since I’ve always had a bit of a moral compass and a sense of fairness, I can’t help but notice these patterns. Am I really supposed to sink to their level and start hurling insults back just to get a positive response or the freedom to enjoy myself? After all, this is supposed to be a place for entertainment, isn't it?

How are we supposed to handle direct provocations?

Look, by signing up for a forum and getting online in general, you're exposing yourself to insults and all sorts of crap. Why should that be banned? It’s actually fine. The rules everywhere else are way too strict anyway; I can't even give you a proper hard time right now.
If you don't like it, find another site. You're free to go.

Donna Jones4 said:And why is it that some people can't even bother to read before they comment? They just see what they want to see just to start an argument.

Welcome to the real world.🙂

Donna Jones4 said:Since I naturally look for fairness in everything, I can't just ignore certain things. Am I really supposed to sink to a level where I'm cursing everyone out just to get a positive response and the freedom to enjoy myself (since that's what this is supposed to be about)?

How are you supposed to deal with direct provocations?

You don't have to. Just ignore them if you don't care about fighting some petty little battle...

Lawrence Wells said:Because he's too much of a coward.😈

A woman would have no problem calling him stupid. Honestly, she’d say it to a guy too if needed. That’s why I don't deal with them much...😁

Lawrence Wells said:Men like you are basically an endangered species! I'm speechless...

Nice work, you learned your lesson today. Now get back to the kitchen...

cherryblossomgirl... why does every woman feel the need to jump to the defense of other women, especially when it comes to blondes?

I’ve probably heard more about that blonde than you have...
At the end of the day, I might actually be right about her being an idiot, even if I don't follow her posts closely enough to know for sure...

Laura Mendoza said:So, just like the title implies... I’m wondering how much truth there actually is to this...
It’s happened to me more times than I care to count: I’ll post a simple comment, only to be met with a barrage of insults. I honestly don't get why people lose it over a single observation. Or worse, you have people who take everything so incredibly literally that they jump down your throat over a minor nuance, like someone looking for any excuse to start a fight.
I genuinely try my best to respect everyone's perspective. At the end of the day, this is an online forum—everyone should have the right to speak their mind, provided they aren't being abusive toward other members.
So, why is it that some people are so hell-bent on arguing, insulting others, or acting like they have all the answers? Is this really just a dumping ground for people to vent their frustrations because they have nowhere else to let off steam, or...
Anyway, I'd love to hear what you all think about this.🍿

Maybe you're just slow, which is why you get insulted whenever you chime in... makes sense given the handle.
Most of those people do it because it's fun; if you just ignore them, they lose interest. And let's be real, most of them wouldn't act like that in real life...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migrain..._Wash_Headache
There’s nothing at that link. dustyhound5 probably just made up the whole Wikipedia entry themselves...