cyber bullying and trolls... the art of listening...

Fuzzybear · Nov 23, 2019 at 06:05 PM

I was posting somewhere else about cyber bullying. The first reply I received said

''just leave there then''

How helpful?

I wouldn't have been posting if I hadn't been triggered and hurt. Ouch

Also sometimes things aren't as simple as ''just leave''

It might have been more helpful if the person had attempted to listen to what I was saying rather than rushing in to make a knee jerk (at best) reply,

I am not amused when people try to bait the bear.

(not anyone here)

Imokay2 · Nov 23, 2019 at 10:07 PM

Hi, I have seen this too, some people are so pathetic they thrive on that anonymity of being online, and in real life don't have a voice.
I'm sorry it got to you.
Just remember, they are trapped by their own artificial world and it's probably all they have. They can't do or say anything to you in real life.
You're a bigger person.

Buffy01 · Nov 24, 2019 at 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

I was posting somewhere else about cyber bullying. The first reply I received said

''just leave there then''

How helpful?

I wouldn't have been posting if I hadn't been triggered and hurt. Ouch

Also sometimes things aren't as simple as ''just leave''

It might have been more helpful if the person had attempted to listen to what I was saying rather than rushing in to make a knee jerk (at best) reply,

I am not amused when people try to bait the bear.

(not anyone here)

Thank you fuzzybear that is my whole point when it comes to cyberbullies and trolls. Thank you for creating this wonderful thread.

Buffy01 · Nov 24, 2019 at 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imokay2

Hi, I have seen this too, some people are so pathetic they thrive on that anonymity of being online, and in real life don't have a voice.
I'm sorry it got to you.
Just remember, they are trapped by their own artificial world and it's probably all they have. They can't do or say anything to you in real life.
You're a bigger person.

I will have to remind myself of this because I been a victim as well.

Fuzzybear · Nov 25, 2019 at 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imokay2

Hi, I have seen this too, some people are so pathetic they thrive on that anonymity of being online, and in real life don't have a voice.
I'm sorry it got to you.
Just remember, they are trapped by their own artificial world and it's probably all they have. They can't do or say anything to you in real life.
You're a bigger person.

Thank you for your thoughtful response

Fuzzybear · Nov 25, 2019 at 11:19 AM

I’m not posting about some scary nasty things that some people online have said to me.
I don’t understand how some people are so cruel.

Imokay2 · Nov 25, 2019 at 11:44 AM

I'm sorry this happened to you too. I hope you'll be ok.

Thunder Bow · Nov 26, 2019 at 01:44 PM

On most accounts (Facebook) you can block trolls. I just block them.

Buffy01 · Nov 29, 2019 at 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

I’m not posting about some scary nasty things that some people online have said to me.
I don’t understand how some people are so cruel.

I wish that I knew. I feel like it just not safe to post anything on social media.

Buffy01 · Nov 29, 2019 at 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunder Bow

On most accounts (Facebook) you can block trolls. I just block them.

I wish that was possible for YouTube especially when you post a comment.

Buffy01 · Nov 29, 2019 at 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

I was posting somewhere else about cyber bullying. The first reply I received said

''just leave there then''

How helpful?

I wouldn't have been posting if I hadn't been triggered and hurt. Ouch

Also sometimes things aren't as simple as ''just leave''

It might have been more helpful if the person had attempted to listen to what I was saying rather than rushing in to make a knee jerk (at best) reply,

I am not amused when people try to bait the bear.

(not anyone here)

I feel the same way. Especially when you shouldn't have to leave.

Thunder Bow · Nov 29, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffy01

I wish that was possible for YouTube especially when you post a comment.

I have blocked trolls from posting on my YouTube channel and videos.

Buffy01 · Nov 30, 2019 at 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunder Bow

I have blocked trolls from posting on my YouTube channel and videos.

It hard when it not your video.

Thunder Bow · Nov 30, 2019 at 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buffy01

It hard when it not your video.

When you block someone on youtube, will will not be able to what they posted on other videos, and they not be able to see what you posted.

Fuzzybear · Nov 30, 2019 at 12:11 PM

The idea is...
When blocking someone on you tube etc, you will not be able to view what they post, including on other videos,.

I do not know if they won’t be able to view what you post.

Buffy01 · Dec 01, 2019 at 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunder Bow

When you block someone on youtube, will will not be able to what they posted on other videos, and they not be able to see what you posted.

I did block the troll and I can still see what they post and they can still respond. It was so bad I to get rid of my gmail account.

Thunder Bow · Dec 02, 2019 at 01:48 PM

You also could of blocked him on your gmail account. There are notification settings that can do that. On YouTube people I blocked, I don't see or hear, and they never appear in my notifications.

Fuzzybear · Dec 02, 2019 at 07:54 PM

@Buffy01 good to hear you took action and got rid of that account where they were trolling you.

Buffy01 · Dec 03, 2019 at 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

@Buffy01 good to hear you took action and got rid of that account where they were trolling you.

I was sad that I had to get rid of the account but I had no choice. I'm just a little more careful now with this new account. One of the trolls who had been harassing me on a YouTube video is now harassing someone else and doing what he did to me to someone else and all I can think is I'm glad it not me.

Buffy01 · Dec 03, 2019 at 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

The idea is...
When blocking someone on you tube etc, you will not be able to view what they post, including on other videos,.

I do not know if they won’t be able to view what you post.

That true. I wish that I knew.

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Imokay2 Member Member Since May 2015 Location: California Posts: 89 8 23 hugs given	Nov 23, 2019 at 10:07 PM #2 Hi, I have seen this too, some people are so pathetic they thrive on that anonymity of being online, and in real life don't have a voice. I'm sorry it got to you. Just remember, they are trapped by their own artificial world and it's probably all they have. They can't do or say anything to you in real life. You're a bigger person.

Fuzzybear Wisest Elder Ever Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Cave. Posts: 96,325 (SuperPoster!) 21 81.2k hugs given	Nov 25, 2019 at 11:19 AM #6 I’m not posting about some scary nasty things that some people online have said to me. I don’t understand how some people are so cruel. __________________

Imokay2 Member Member Since May 2015 Location: California Posts: 89 8 23 hugs given	Nov 25, 2019 at 11:44 AM #7 I'm sorry this happened to you too. I hope you'll be ok.

Thunder Bow Elder Member Since Sep 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,630 11 3 hugs given	Nov 26, 2019 at 01:44 PM #8 On most accounts (Facebook) you can block trolls. I just block them. __________________ www.lightningthunderbow.com

Fuzzybear Wisest Elder Ever Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Cave. Posts: 96,325 (SuperPoster!) 21 81.2k hugs given	Nov 30, 2019 at 12:11 PM #15 The idea is... When blocking someone on you tube etc, you will not be able to view what they post, including on other videos,. I do not know if they won’t be able to view what you post. __________________

Thunder Bow Elder Member Since Sep 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,630 11 3 hugs given	Dec 02, 2019 at 01:48 PM #17 You also could of blocked him on your gmail account. There are notification settings that can do that. On YouTube people I blocked, I don't see or hear, and they never appear in my notifications. __________________ www.lightningthunderbow.com

Fuzzybear Wisest Elder Ever Member Since Nov 2002 Location: Cave. Posts: 96,325 (SuperPoster!) 21 81.2k hugs given	Dec 02, 2019 at 07:54 PM #18 @Buffy01 good to hear you took action and got rid of that account where they were trolling you. __________________