Listen, I’m not saying you shouldn't make your case, have a healthy debate, or correct any misinformation you see online. But some people are just not wise.

On the internet, you’ll find that some people are big-headed… others are thickly terrible and damn annoying. Then there’s the internet idiot, the one who’s keen to tell you you’re wrong, even if you’re the expert and they’re just, well, the idiot.

I’ve come to realize that the key when it comes to these set of nasty people is simple: Do not engage… I repeat: Do not engage. No matter how tempting it might seem to lash back. Don’t!

Recognize the idiot as just that and carry on with your day peacefully. You already know there are millions of annoying peeps, especially on Twitter. You should also know that sooner or later, one of them will publicly disagree with you.

Disregard and move on. You have nothing to gain by engaging. You have a peaceful day to gain by moving on quickly.

Lashing back may feel good and be hugely tempting. But then you’ll just risk prolonging and intensifying the encounter — and your frustrations.

Worse, internet arguments rarely have a definitive ending. If someone realizes they’re wrong or just gets bored or angry, they’ll just disappear, leaving you with the feeling of unfinished business. Unfinished business is something we can’t help but focus on. The bad feelings can continue for long after the argument ends, because it never really does. It’s so rarely worth it.

For an easier, happier life, unless it’s something truly important, do not engage.

Peace.

https://www.lonahealthblog.com/2021/12/protect-your-mental-health-avoid.html

dave06:
Listen, I’m not saying you shouldn't make your case, have a healthy debate, or correct any misinformation you see online. But some people are just not wise.

On the internet, you’ll find that some people are big-headed… others are thickly terrible and damn annoying. Then there’s the internet idiot, the one who’s keen to tell you you’re wrong, even if you’re the expert and they’re just, well, the idiot.

I’ve come to realize that the key when it comes to these set of nasty people is simple: Do not engage… I repeat: Do not engage. No matter how tempting it might seem to lash back. Don’t!

Recognize the idiot as just that and carry on with your day peacefully. You already know there are millions of annoying peeps, especially on Twitter. You should also know that sooner or later, one of them will publicly disagree with you.

Disregard and move on. You have nothing to gain by engaging. You have a peaceful day to gain by moving on quickly.

Lashing back may feel good and be hugely tempting. But then you’ll just risk prolonging and intensifying the encounter — and your frustrations.

Worse, internet arguments rarely have a definitive ending. If someone realizes they’re wrong or just gets bored or angry, they’ll just disappear, leaving you with the feeling of unfinished business. Unfinished business is something we can’t help but focus on. The bad feelings can continue for long after the argument ends, because it never really does. It’s so rarely worth it.

For an easier, happier life, unless it’s something truly important, do not engage.

Peace.

https://www.lonahealthblog.com/2021/12/protect-your-mental-health-avoid.html

There is wisdom in your writing, you are correct.

very correct