That is why I always ignore the Madman from Mars.

That's who was calling me names today. No more, as he doesn't exist to me.

All very true, can't stand the asshole, blocked him ages ago. Thanks for stepping up. As usual.

That explains a lot. Thanks.

The highest and most universal wisdom of all time - “don’t take it personally”.

@skado I always wondered about The Four Agreements. Is it wrong to take personal attacks personally? Never say die. I say kill.

@barjoe
It’s not about right and wrong, it’s about which consequences you prefer. If someone attacks you verbally, and you see it for what it really is - someone else’s irrational behavior - and ignore it, then you are in control. If that person can provoke you to kill-mode any time they want, then they control you. And any effort to “kill” is not going to be met passively. The outcome is never guaranteed. It usually just burns up everyone’s energy and time in a pissing match stalemate.

If someone is telling lies about me publicly, then I may correct the record and promptly disengage, but if they’re just calling me a poopy-head, then I’m happy to let them reap the reputational rewards of their childishness alone.

@skado Revenge Is A Dish Better Served Cold But It Has To Be Served.

@barjoe
For you.
None for me, thanks.

@barjoe especially if your name is Trump!

@Organist1 Like Mary Trump? She got her just desserts.

@barjoe What happened, I no longer listen to the news as my tv has been disconnected from the cable.

@barjoe I meant Donald and his immediate family, for whom dessert is long overdue!

@Organist1 I know, but I believe Mary played a huge rule in Cheeto Man's defeat. She might have made the difference. She did the right thing, but she also got revenge for herself, her family and her father Fred Trump.

@dalefvictor I haven't had cable for 10 years. I can watch any channel I want. I stream sports, any movie or show I want. You need internet. Philly metro has WiFi Xfinity WiFi hotspot that I have a password for but I pay $40/mo for internet for security and I need the bandwidth, too much buffering.

@barjoe Yes she did, and she has an insider's view to the sordid family Trump. I really enjoy her commentary, and sort of identify with her as well, because I too have a narcissistic sibling.

@Organist1 My only brother refuses to take my calls for months now. It goes to voicemail and he never calls me back. Holds a grudge for a reason that's unknown to me. I don't know if he's narcissistic but he has done this before. I call him once a week or so to let him know I'm alive, if he cares. I heard from his step-son that he's having health problems. I refuse to call his wife, I think that would make it worse. It's a mess.

@barjoe So sorry...siblings are so often not what we want them to be. My sister screams at me if I don't do exactly what she wants, so I don't contact her too often. Friends are sometimes way more like sisters and brothers. Sometimes grudges come from earliest childhood through no fault of your own.

Thanks.

It's so annoying when you want a safe and non-judgmental place for conversation. Trolls are everywhere.