need help!!

[experiment626mom]

I just read a thread that has mad me sooo angry, I don't know what to do about it. It is not an offensive thread, it's just the narrow mindedness of the OP that got to me. I have started several pm's to the OP but they could really set off more problems than they are worth.

So what do you do when a thread has ticked you off this bad and you don't want to start a fight??

 

[RickinNYC]

Back slowly away from the computer and have a drink.

Actually, it depends on the topic at hand. I ignore about 90% of those threads that tick me off.

 

[AllyandJack]

If it's an open debate, then join in and give your point of view. But, if it starts out nasty, it's best to just ignore it. Sometimes, people start threads not to have an interesting discussion but to bait people and start fights and throw insults. Those threads....if nobody responds, they'll go nowhere fast.

 

[Aimee K]

As Alton Brown would say,

"Just walk away"

 

[NMAmy]

Ooh...just let it go. No sense getting all worked up--particularly when it's not going to change anyone's mind.

Right now when I'm all calm, that's my advice. However, when I get all wound up--I have a tendency to just reply to the thread. I try to be diplomatic but it doesn't always work. I'm working on just letting things go myself.

 

[Alicnwondrln]

put that person on igmore and WALK AWAY
PM them more than once could make the OP feel harassed in a way and could lead you down a road you dont wanna go with the mods

 

[ericamanda01]

Back slowly away from the computer and have a drink.

Actually, it depends on the topic at hand. I ignore about 90% of those threads that tick me off.

I do the same thing as Rick. It used to get to me, but then I just look at the OP and add them to my ignore list. It's really not worth the energy to get worked up.

 

[experiment626mom]

You guys are right and I think that's why I started this thread instead.

Slow deep breaths, ignore, ignore, ignore.

I may have to go visit the lush ladies today!!

 

[MickeysMommy]

I hope it's not a thread I started

Actually, I do what everyone else does and just roll my eyes and click on another thread...

OT...Amanda...I LOVE your new baby!

 

[CinderellaIam]

I agree with the others, just back away shaking your head at the narrow mindedness. Getting into a debate is just so not worth the aggrevation, and no matter what you say, you will not change their narrow minds.

 

[experiment626mom]

MM - Nope not you, you make me laugh!!

I had to go back to the thread, and yep sure enough the argument is brewing. I will be avoiding it like the plague!!!

 

[mickeyboat]

Type a long, biting and emotional post to the thread. Edit it to make it perfect for spelling, grammar and content. Read it several times, maybe even print it out.

Then hit "back."

By the time you finish that, you will have calmed down enough to let it go. And you will feel better having written out what you want to say.

Denae

 

[DVCLiz]

OK, I'm curious - what's the thread???

 

[Cindy's Mom]

bump cuz I want to know too

 

[jajuan]

me three

 

[Tigger&Belle]

Please PM me the link to the thread! I'm telling you, I'm in search of trouble.

 

[denisem]

Type a long, biting and emotional post to the thread. Edit it to make it perfect for spelling, grammar and content. Read it several times, maybe even print it out.

Then hit "back."

By the time you finish that, you will have calmed down enough to let it go. And you will feel better having written out what you want to say.

Denae

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who does this!

 

[Honeibee]

I really don't like Un-Disney like posts either. I need to stay away from the CB. I don't like to come here and get upset. I can do that enough in real life!

626......

 

[golfgal]

Ok, we are all nosey people here or we wouldn't come to a board like this, spill the beans, which post???? Maybe we can help you get your point across??????