If you're tempted to unleash your wit and wisdom on a post designed to provoke, ask yourself: is this a battle worth fighting?
And if the answer is no, take a breath, close the tab, and make a cup of tea.
Engaging with rage-bait is a bit like the old adage about arguing with a fool. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Or, to put it bluntly, even if you win a shit fight, you still wind up covered in shit.
https://www.joanwestenberg.com/dont-reply-to-rage-bait
Joan Westenberg /
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2024-06-19 03:21:04
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