October 10, 2005

Just Annoying

Today's Peeve: when you make a lighthearted comment to a lighthearted post, and someone replies to your comment in a fashion that makes it seem like some sort of competition. Why do people do that? Are they just naturally confrontational? Do they have no sense of fun? (or perspective for that matter) Not everything is about proving yours is bigger/better/more expensive, you know.

Yes, this just happened, and I do what I usually do: start to reply, then change my mind and close the comment window. I don't want to be snippy in someone else's comments, so I usually choose to just let it go and stew over it instead. Or in this case, do a blog post on it!

Venting is good for the soul.

Posted by Ithildin at October 10, 2005 10:22 AM | PROCURE FINE OLD WORLD ABSINTHE

You did the right thing. I can't tell you how many times I've done the same thing--to include previewing my comment before hitting post--some people are just not worth it.

Posted by: Lornkanaga at October 10, 2005 1:57 PM

(sarcasm)
Gee, aren't you the sensitive one?! My gosh can't you take a joke?!
(/sarcasm)

I know what you mean, in comments and emails, it's hard to know what someone really means because you can't see their face or "hear" the inflection in their voice.

Posted by: Anna at October 10, 2005 3:39 PM