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Or is that just the ignore button?
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Or is that just the ignore button?
I think that's all there is but you can also report posts if someone is harassing you?
That’s the beauty of it. This person doesn’t outright “harass.” It’s just constant, relentless scolding and derision. Nothing that I can point to and say, “This is wrong.” But it’s gotten to a point where every time I see this person’s flags, I think, “What condescending lecture am I in for now?” Because it’s always a lecture. Every. Single. Time. And not a helpful one... only ones that imply that everything I’ve ever said/thought/felt about cheerleading is inherently flawed. I guess to a degree that is a form of harassment since the responses I get from this person are never ever positive; just unhelpful, unnecessary, and scornful. Low-key bullying, perhaps. But nothing I’d report as “harassment” without feeling a little silly. But I’m still over it. I didn’t come here for an internet stranger to repeatedly act like my opinions about cheerleading are so wrong and shameful that seppuku is my only sensible option. So to the ignore button it is!
I wanted to pipe in and say that I admire you and your passion. While I may not always agree with you, I respect how much you care and your heart. When you are discussing things online, you can't see facial expressions or body language. A person could be very dry but not have any malicious intent or malice towards you. Things can easily be misinterpreted. And honestly, if they disagree with you, it's ok. The world needs a variety of opinions. As long as they are not being rude or disrespectful or harassing you or threatening you, I would suggest that you either ignore them or not take them too personally. Again, please know I respect you and your passion. You clearly care and love what you do. The athletes on your team are blessed to have you in their lives as a coach and role model.
You know, I don't really see any overly negative responses to your recent posts. Everyone interprets words differently though. Example: you made a whole thread about SE winning Worlds and I did not agree but don't feel like any of the responses were rude? Or saying you were dumb?
It’s not just my recent posts. It’s every post since 2017. And I know that’s a laughably short time to have been on here compared to some users, but you start to notice a trend after that long. And as I mentioned, it’s not anything obvious. Just a constantly brittle, patronizing tone that I’ve come to associate with this person no matter how bland or inoffensive the topic. And honestly, I can guess why: sometimes my posts have been mouthy, irreverent, and completely miscalculated. I get that. For that reason, I can see why they might be compelled to talk down to me. But for the most part, users who’ve disagreed with me before are happy to move on in next week’s post, and I’m grateful for that. But that’s not the case with this person so I feel it’s time to just stop. I’m not trying to get them reported or banned — that’s not necessary — but I’m done dealing with them.
I think it's pretty clear who you're talking about, especially for those who cruise the high school threads. I've definitely seen the way you two interact, but if it makes you feel better I believe that user interacts with everybody that way, not just you. They do have an extensive cheerleading history and a lot of knowledge to offer; while they can be extremely condescending at times to a lot of different users, you may just feel personally more attacked because you're simply more active, and thus have more of a chance to interact with them. While it may seem annoying, I do see from their perspective - they've been doing this for years and seem to be very successful. So while it may seem like an attack, I think that they are genuinely trying to get across important information, even if their interpreted tone is negative. At the end of the day I don't think they're attacking you, I think they just have a high opinion of themselves and their skillset due to their extensive background. Don't take it too personally, and if they're really bothering you that much I would try reaching out to them in a private message instead of making an entire thread about it.
I think it's pretty clear who you're talking about, especially for those who cruise the high school threads. I've definitely seen the way you two interact, but if it makes you feel better I believe that user interacts with everybody that way, not just you. They do have an extensive cheerleading history and a lot of knowledge to offer; while they can be extremely condescending at times to a lot of different users, you may just feel personally more attacked because you're simply more active, and thus have more of a chance to interact with them. While it may seem annoying, I do see from their perspective - they've been doing this for years and seem to be very successful. So while it may seem like an attack, I think that they are genuinely trying to get across important information, even if their interpreted tone is negative. At the end of the day I don't think they're attacking you, I think they just have a high opinion of themselves and their skillset due to their extensive background. Don't take it too personally, and if they're really bothering you that much I would try reaching out to them in a private message instead of making an entire thread about it.
A friend once told me that you have not become successful until you have people who despise you. So wear your crown, keep your head up, and ignore your hater. Now if you start acting a fool here, we'll let you know.