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A RallyPoint member has been particularly nasty comments on a question I asked a year ago. I’ve been ignoring him for the most part, but I am extremely uncomfortable about a recent comment (on a five-month-old thread) that he directed at me:
“how are liking Biden’s polling so far? 25 to 30% approval is making Americans happy. We know he will be gone in 24. Assuming he can stay alive till then.”
I realize that he is not personally threatening President Biden, but I am unnerved just the same. What advice can anyone give me about how to handle this? Is blocking him sufficient?
“how are liking Biden’s polling so far? 25 to 30% approval is making Americans happy. We know he will be gone in 24. Assuming he can stay alive till then.”
I realize that he is not personally threatening President Biden, but I am unnerved just the same. What advice can anyone give me about how to handle this? Is blocking him sufficient?
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Posted 4 y ago
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Ignoring them, down-voting them, and/or blocking them are all reasonable responses.
You can tag me in the post and I'll review it (and the member's previous comments on RP). That particular comment, in isolation, doesn't seem overly problematic. However, I'd like to review the full context in which it was made.
You can tag me in the post and I'll review it (and the member's previous comments on RP). That particular comment, in isolation, doesn't seem overly problematic. However, I'd like to review the full context in which it was made.
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I hope she does! Hard to determine anything without seeing it! Asked for a link but nothing as of yet.
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SFC Kathy Pepper
LTC Kevin B.
Thank you for your response. Several people mentioned the person was probably commenting on Biden’s age, which I had not considered. However, anniversary of January 6 + reference to dead President = me, ill at ease. Two people remarked that I should follow your advice, so I will ignore him for the time being.
Thank you for your response. Several people mentioned the person was probably commenting on Biden’s age, which I had not considered. However, anniversary of January 6 + reference to dead President = me, ill at ease. Two people remarked that I should follow your advice, so I will ignore him for the time being.
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I'm with LTC Kevin B., and not just because his name is Kevin. :) If the person's posts really bother you, block him. Unless there is more context, it isn't really threatening anyone as a reasonable person could decide he's just talking about Biden's advanced age.
Having said that, there is no reason you need to sacrifice your personal peace of mind to hang out in this veteran's community. Block him and regain some peace of mind.
Having said that, there is no reason you need to sacrifice your personal peace of mind to hang out in this veteran's community. Block him and regain some peace of mind.
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SFC Kathy Pepper
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Thank you for your response. Several people mentioned the person was probably commenting on Biden’s age, which I had not considered. However, anniversary of January 6 + reference to dead President = me, ill at ease. I will ignore him for the time being.
Thank you for your response. Several people mentioned the person was probably commenting on Biden’s age, which I had not considered. However, anniversary of January 6 + reference to dead President = me, ill at ease. I will ignore him for the time being.
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What was the nasty and/or "uncomfortable" comment?
Yes, blocking the person will take care of any further posts until they log into another account.
Yes, blocking the person will take care of any further posts until they log into another account.
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SFC Kathy Pepper
Sgt John Steinmeier
The majority of the nasty comments are from five months ago; this comment was mild in comparison. Thank you for your input.
The majority of the nasty comments are from five months ago; this comment was mild in comparison. Thank you for your input.
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This sight has a rather low trust level in my book. For one, the OP SFC Pepper isn't verified (as far as I can tell). For two, I presume the offending commenter isn't verified either.
The comment in question barely starts to register on the offensive meter in terms of what goes around here, and when the parties in question are unverified that's about that.
I mean, is the offender uploading pictures of someone defecating???? That's not an exaggeration. Try logging into this site, and your 5 year old is in line of sight and up pops a picture of someone's anus in view, with feces exiting it. My kids haven't seen that yet, but the moment that happens I'm done here.
The comment in question barely starts to register on the offensive meter in terms of what goes around here, and when the parties in question are unverified that's about that.
I mean, is the offender uploading pictures of someone defecating???? That's not an exaggeration. Try logging into this site, and your 5 year old is in line of sight and up pops a picture of someone's anus in view, with feces exiting it. My kids haven't seen that yet, but the moment that happens I'm done here.
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SFC Kathy Pepper
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I don’t know what “verified” means. If you don’t think I am legitimate, please report me to the “powers that be.”
I never claimed that this is one of his nasty comments, only that I am unnerved by it. I posted this question for advice and assistance, not to be denigrated. There is no need for you to respond to me further.
I don’t know what “verified” means. If you don’t think I am legitimate, please report me to the “powers that be.”
I never claimed that this is one of his nasty comments, only that I am unnerved by it. I posted this question for advice and assistance, not to be denigrated. There is no need for you to respond to me further.
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SFC Kathy Pepper
SFC Kelly Fuerhoff -
You certainly went out of your way to prove that I wrote what I wrote. I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings with my comment to a third party. Obviously, I would never dream of telling you there is *no need* to respond (which is not the same as saying “don’t respond”); however, I do not intend to continue this particular conversation. Nevertheless, I am open to having an intelligent discussion on another topic at another time. Out here.
You certainly went out of your way to prove that I wrote what I wrote. I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings with my comment to a third party. Obviously, I would never dream of telling you there is *no need* to respond (which is not the same as saying “don’t respond”); however, I do not intend to continue this particular conversation. Nevertheless, I am open to having an intelligent discussion on another topic at another time. Out here.
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We are in the middle of a pandemic that is more of a problem for those who are older and/or have complicating medical issues. That may not have been a cheerful, positive comment but it didn't sound like a real threat either; I suggest you ignore or block that person if what he says bothers you...
remember we do have freedom of speech and that includes saying things others may not like or agree with.
remember we do have freedom of speech and that includes saying things others may not like or agree with.
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SFC Kathy Pepper
Lt Col Charlie Brown
Admittedly, I had not considered the age thing. I have been ignoring him for the most part, so I will continue. I appreciate your advice, thank you.
Admittedly, I had not considered the age thing. I have been ignoring him for the most part, so I will continue. I appreciate your advice, thank you.
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Not really sure if that is nasty, no bodily functions mentioned. What is your definition of nasty?
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SFC Kathy Pepper
MAJ Ronnie Reams
I never claimed that this is one of his nasty comments, only that I am unnerved by it; I'm not sure what "bodily functions" have to do with it. I posted this question for advice and assistance.
I never claimed that this is one of his nasty comments, only that I am unnerved by it; I'm not sure what "bodily functions" have to do with it. I posted this question for advice and assistance.
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To paraphrase a recent film quote “Rub some dirt on it and throw it away”. You signed up to protect everyone’s right to be obnoxious from time to time. It’s a bit late to object to it now. You’re doing exactly what the troll wants. Time to cut the puppet strings…..
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