There was once an idea that was taught to us as Younglings. It transcended nationality, race, gender, and religion. That concept was, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all'.
Seems like a great many people either have forgotten this, or never learned it. Now, of course I see the value in constructive criticism, but this goes FAR beyond anything that can be used for a positive.
When people poo-poo something, just to bitch and complain, how do you usually handle it?
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Depends upon the context, the level of hostility and whether or not I have to encounter said unpleasant person on a regular basis. I try not to escalate.
Of course, there's always the tried and true: I'm rubber, you're glue - it bounces off of me and sticks to you.
pixiedust
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May 7, 2018
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I call them out/challenge them on their bs.
SpikeTalon
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May 7, 2018
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And if it isn't bs but your cognitive dissonance?
@FrayedBear As I live in reality, I do not worry about being inflicted with cognitive dissonance, I go where the facts lead me.
@SpikeTalon lol. I knew a couple who somehow lived with the reality that in bed she was always cold and he was always hot. And of course there was the problem of the adder snakes farewell Ed by Noah after the water receded with "go forth and multiply". They did and now there are many of them but how can an adder multiply if it has cognitive dissonance? ?
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