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How to deal with being ostracised?

6 replies

Bottlesofrumonthewall · 12/12/2025 21:49

I post about things in my local Facebook group like antisocial behaviour, and safety. A few people have started reacting personally, and I’m beginning to feel targeted and ostracised.
It seems this is what happens to anyone who complains about anything.
Most people probably don’t care, but the loud ones make it feel hostile. How would you handle this? Ignore, leave the group, or something else?

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Lifeisforliving2025 · 12/12/2025 21:50

Leave the group and don't post would be my choice

PrincessofWells · 12/12/2025 22:01

If it is upsetting then stop posting, otherwise keep on going. There's some horrible stuff going on though. Our local (female) MP is being hounded online by misogynist comments etc. It's becoming a bit of a mess out there generally.

FionnulaTheCooler · 13/12/2025 12:00

Is there not an option to post anonymously? If so I'd do that, otherwise just report it directly to your local community police rather than taking it to social media.

SirChenjins · 13/12/2025 12:04

Stay off social media is my advice - it's a cesspit. If you have concerns, report them to the appropriate services.

IDontHateRainbows · 13/12/2025 12:07

I can see this going wrong unless you are absolutely sure you know the full story, and even if you do. Is it really worth it?

ItsAHare · 13/12/2025 12:23

Is it possible the people who are reacting personally/targeting you are doing this because they’re (possibly incorrectly) feeling targeted by you?

Probably best to stop sharing info on the group - it’s not achieving anything and is causing you unnecessary stress. As others have said, report concerns to local authorities and let them deal with it.

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