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It's really hard to avoid doing this. (fedia.io)
submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[โ€“] [email protected] 15 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

Once I figure out who's shitty (especially after delayed processing days, weeks or months later) I just stop positive engagement with them. They never have to know what I figured out. Leaves room for other to fill the void and life is better.

If I really don't like them I tell them exactly why. I've got sputtering responses that fill me with warmth years later each time I remember or tell the story to someone I care about.

People are not often bluntly confronted on their own shitty behaviour and there is a power over them when they know your know.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

That is quite similar to what I do. I just stop seeking them out.