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AIBU?

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To think people are more nasty on here?

82 replies

happyelmodance · 20/02/2024 11:22

Than other places online? Maybe because it's anonymous? For example I can post a photo of say a room in my home on here and it will have very few positive comments, and lots of very nasty ones. I post the same photo on a Facebook group and it's a very different response. It's like people are purposely disagreeing with you or looking to be able to tear you down? Don't get me wrong, there are some lovely posters on here but I've found some very spiteful ones too.

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Sallyh87 · 20/02/2024 18:27

I think some posters can forget that there is another person at the other end of the comment reading it and how it might make them feel.

solidgolddust · 20/02/2024 19:35

rubyredknowsitall · 20/02/2024 13:22

This is exactly the sort of response the OP probably means.

"And why are you posting pictures of your home? " bla bla bla

Could have been worded a million tons better - and would be in real life (I bloody hope). And the most interesting part is you won't even think your post was arsy

Yep, I quite agree with you!

solidgolddust · 20/02/2024 19:38

justaboutdonenow · 20/02/2024 13:18

I much prefer honest people who speak as they find over those who feign niceness to your face while saving up spiteful anecdotes to share behind your back.

There is a world of difference between a person who "feigns niceness to you face and is spiteful behind your back" and someone who is tactful or kind. On the other hand many honest, tell it like it is folk just enjoy being nasty to people but they can't take it in return that's for sure.

Katemax82 · 20/02/2024 19:59

Yes. I find myself getting called rude and stuff a lot, in real life I'm lovely! I guess it's easy to misread stuff or take it the wrong way online

ApiarySentinel · 20/02/2024 20:02

@happyelmodance facebook is more click and scroll where as on here is more focused on debating

Fizbosshoes · 20/02/2024 22:07

DifferentAlgebra · 20/02/2024 13:09

But what is your issue with that? It’s just people’s subjective opinions, delivered rather more frankly than they would if you knew them…?

In my opinion its possible to have different opinions, tastes, preferences and budget without being snobby about lower budget shops. ...

But i suppose it fits in with a sort of superiority complex that I've noticed a lot on MN

TurnTheKey · 20/02/2024 22:22

There's much worse forums than this for nastiness.

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