Wow. Let's Be Apathetic To Others Feelings Shall We?

[Anonymous]

So I just posted a question on here (GAG) and have received a lot of older readers. Which can either be a good or bad sign for youngsters my age. I would think that around the age 25, that people go on this site for advice.. Not disrespect or insults. Yet, I have just gotten that.

I'm not the person who rants or talks about how I feel in person. Nor do I label or look down on someone as inferior close to their age. Its a straight up fear to be judged that way in person... So I go online for it.. I judged online, well you see the cycle?

Therefore I have to ignore everyone's suggestion for "not keeping it inside" and actually keep inside. The scars on my skin will add up, and the anxiety as well. I'm just shocked of how disrespectful and inconciderate others can be... Especially older people.

All I'm trying to say is, no matter who has a question or issue, its best not to judge by age. Its not going to help anything and of course make the asker feel even worse. That's all. Goodbye.

[Victorianne]

I agree! It would be best to search for those who are genuinely interested in helping people , and then maybe message them for advice or @mention them on your question. That way you will know for a certainty that you'll get at least a few sincere responses from people who are wanting to offer support and advice. There's lots of nice male and female users who are non-judgemental , and would empathise with you :)

[Waffles731]

I'm sorry that happened,
Are you okay

[myTake Owner]

I'm fine. Thank you :)

[Spiorad_Aisce]

I am not a 100% sure what you are saying without seeing your question. I will read a person's question/opinion/take and try not let their age enter my mind but it is a factor you are aware of but I will give it the same consideration anf if I think I can help or support I will write something. I don't see the point in being patronising or abusive or uncaring, if that is what you feel then don't write it.
This is a new account for me but in my old accounts I have seen the adage very clearly "There is good and bad in every situation".
Last time I checked the verified user age range on the site was obviously 13 up to few at 69. In that range I have seen both good and bad in all (ages, genders, classes, races , sexualities etc) but most of the time it has mainly been good.
Judging on what you said you had SOME bad interaction, what I would say is for all the interaction you have concentrate on the positive, constructive ones and ignore the negative ones. Something that weighs you down unnecessarily will not help you climb the mountain.

[Remonster]

Without you providing any context (like a link to the other question) I cannot pass judgement. No offense, but young people (especially teenagers) do tend to be highly stubborn when it comes to accepting advice/warnings from older people.

There are plenty of dumb-as-rocks adults, I can assure you, so maybe they were just being an ass. But don't underestimate the importance of life experience. You WILL think vastly different about many things in 10 years from now, it's inevitable. We all went through that and that's exactly why us adults can come off as overbearing and stupid know-it-all's.

[myTake Owner]

That's true. I respect a adult who is willing to give experience. Teens do often have to run into a brick wall a few times to learn not to do something, me too. I'm gonna do my best to take older advice, its a wise words and experience

[myTake Owner]

I respect *an adult

[Remonster]

I wish you good luck on your life journey then! :)

[myTake Owner]

Thank you :3

[Stacyzee]

You're never too old to insult. It happens even in everyday life. Some people are rude and that's just the way it is.
I've been disrespected by people far older than me ever since I can remember (this is nothing new to a once 18 year old that worked customer service and had to deal with raging people from all age ranges ).
You cannot control how people act towards you (because let's face it some people are plain nasty ), but what you can control is your reaction towards them.
How do you handle being insulted?
-Do you insult back?
-Or do you close the discussion and walk away?
Accept that rude people are just as common as nice ones.
People don't become kinder with age, they're either one way or the other.
The Internet is the safe zone where some people just troll others for fun or say rude things for self enjoyment.
Just ignore them

[myTake Owner]

Thanks your right. I never thought of it that way. ^-^ the interwebs is full of mean people.

[fondue]

That depends. What was the question and what were the replies. What you get insulted by depends on your sensitivity to things like that. A lot of older people might just be more blunt with their replies and opinions, because they literally have given out too many to continue sugar-coating the core piece of advice. That said, there are a few members that are old and super nice so maybe you should try asking then whatever next time and learn to brush off the insulting ones.

[outie40]

Non taken and if someone on line is bullying you because of any type of scars on your skin then they need to check they their attitude at the door. I know I'm forty but I have been their done that I have walked that life and I don't put up with bullies on this site any other that I join. Not everybody is like that so please don't put all of us OLD people into the same category please.

[limousin]

Absolutely.
can't add a thing

[Pampered]

Welcome to the internet. Let's put on our big girl pants and expect that you'll receive critical feedback and insults, not hugs and support, when you post something online for the world to see.

[Sara413]

DO you mean empathetic? Sorry, I'm having a hard time figuring out what you are trying to say here? Not really sure that happened or what was said to you, so it's hard to figure out how to respond.

[jjmarvin]

On the Internet? Heavens. /sarc

But i get it, it's never fun to read that stuff. Still though, you have to rise above it and you are the one responsible for finding that strength.

[myTake Owner]

Your absolutely right. I gotta work on that. People gonna hate

[aliceinwonderland69]

"The scars on my skin will add up"
Only you are responsible for your behaviour.
"its best not to judge by age. "
You are judging by age.

[myTake Owner]

Lol. Okay.

[SakuraChii]

I'm guessing someone assumed that you were a certain way because of your age?

[Baileykos]

I wouldn't say to 'ignore' and not a give a fuck but rather accept that everyone is different and that we all have different perspectives and opinions on various matters in life.

[coolscenebro]

not everybody has to be nice to you... are you nice to others here? then perhaps be the change you want to see...

[Anonymous]

People want to be assholes and they'll be like that for any reason, no matter how petty.

[Decoyyy]

yea fuck society lets wear our apathy hats

[Raymond_Reddington]

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[DarkHumorRUs]

you poor thing

[myTake Owner]

Nah its gonna a be okay :)

[Walls_and_Doors]

Preach!