I don’t really know what to call it. It’s sort of like a bait during an argument. It’s when you are engaged in an argument, and it’s totally fucking stupid, but nobody wants to just finish the argument or even ignore the other persons stupid ass insult for fear or backing down or being inferior. What I’ve learned is it’s a total waste of time. Be the bigger man and just ignore that shit, if they call you a name and you know it’s going to be a long, infuriating argument, let that shit slide. Just ignore it. You don’t need to prove them wrong. They could say the dumbest shit that is half true but you have a totally valid reason why they are wrong, just they are too ignorant to see or want to find the reason to understand, because they are stupid and don’t like you. You don’t have to care. Just leave them be, it’s better for your own mental health, and to save your time. I have to do this myself but I learned this and don’t see a lot of other people implementing this. Be the bigger man. You don’t need to be validated and prove some stupid motherfucker wrong on the internet. You can know who you are and you don’t need to prove yourself to anyone. It’s really hard, to look at an insult on your screen, and its totally, totally stupid and easy to disprove, but you know the person isn’t saying what they are typing to you. What they are really saying, behind those words is “I don’t like you for whatever reason and I am saying this to hurt your feelings” as either revenge, or to make themselves feel better.

Just look at that shit on your screen, feel the anger inside of you, look at their stupidity, and go on with your day. No need to get invested. Be greater than them. Validate yourself.

Just something I wish I taught myself earlier.