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How should one handle insults and negativity in online expat communities?
Online EtiquetteCyberbullyingCommunity SupportEmotional ResilienceLanguage BarriersExpat Life in ThailandCross-Cultural Communication
Oct 26, 2024
2 years ago
Greg ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERI recently got insulted by a member of this group
who wrote, "you are a stupid German and don't deserve to be in this group"
and further he went "you don't even know ho to write in proper English"
so I wish to share with you a quote, that was posted in my personal FB group. My friend from Tennessee wrote:
"That sign is a real piece of history! I’m happy that you secured that piece of the past! You’re more American in spirit than many that are in name only!
It’s in deserving hands, Greg!
Love Ya Brother! Gary"
I've got friends all over the World. I had a shop in Germany and employed guests from Australia, USA, UK , NZ and many other countries
I speak 3 languages fluently, and further 2 languages basically. I live in Thailand for 6 months every year, for the past 17 years
I am hard of hearing, my hearing loss is 90%, however I can read lips and my hearing aid (strongest ya can get) gets me around
Thatdda ya all . . .
who wrote, "you are a stupid German and don't deserve to be in this group"
and further he went "you don't even know ho to write in proper English"
so I wish to share with you a quote, that was posted in my personal FB group. My friend from Tennessee wrote:
"That sign is a real piece of history! I’m happy that you secured that piece of the past! You’re more American in spirit than many that are in name only!
It’s in deserving hands, Greg!
Love Ya Brother! Gary"
I've got friends all over the World. I had a shop in Germany and employed guests from Australia, USA, UK , NZ and many other countries
I speak 3 languages fluently, and further 2 languages basically. I live in Thailand for 6 months every year, for the past 17 years
I am hard of hearing, my hearing loss is 90%, however I can read lips and my hearing aid (strongest ya can get) gets me around
Thatdda ya all . . .
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post highlights a negative experience of a group member who faced an insult regarding their English language skills. They are met with supportive comments from others, affirming that rudeness is commonplace in online environments and encouraging them to ignore such negativity. Many responses emphasize the importance of resilience, reporting rude comments, and not letting trolls affect emotional well-being.
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Monn *********
Das hat mir geholfen, nun beantworte ich in diesem Sinne, da ich sehr oft auf Schreibfehler hingewiesen werde.
Doch die Medien sind ja so oft vertippt.
Doch die Medien sind ja so oft vertippt.
Dave *********
Not many people know real English anyway
There is many accents in uk all different
There is many accents in uk all different
Rini *********
People are so insulting and nasty ... Holland here my German friend ❤️💪
Alastair *******
Stand tall👍
Ian *********
yep report them as racist comment gets them banned
Graham ***********
Block them simple
Carlos *********
Don't take what a stranger says personally. Obviously you have integrity and intelligence if it bothered you like this. Use the information that helps and ignore and insults. There are rude people in the world.
Mike ********
Moderating must be a nightmare on these FB groups 😢
Leo ******
He's only sad cause he lost ww2...
Greg ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Leo *****
gosh, I wasn't even born when it was over. And I personally shook hands with Robert Kennedy on the Heidelberg Airfield in the 1960-ies, who would have probably had refused it if I was a war criminal, honestly 😎. . . . Here is the proof - Bobby stepped out of the white merc, first he shook hands with my little brother and then it wuz my turnJames *********
@Greg **********
cool 😎Reply to
James *********
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Chang ******
Just ignore it
Don't even waste of your time to reply it
You always see that kind of people anyway .anywhere so
Don't even waste of your time to reply it
You always see that kind of people anyway .anywhere so
Billy ******
I speak basic German, but I can’t write a word. Try to ignore the trolls, they are the losers.
John ******************
So sorry that a idiot insulted you 👿 I can only speak one language and am amazed at people like you. Have a great day 😊
Galenus ******
And what do you expect now??
John ********
Pretty good CV! I give you the job ! 👌
Peter **********
no matter what I post there's always an unfriendly response from some idiot
William **************
The problem is he was looking for your weak point and it sounds like he found it. Block and ignore would my advice. Don't let narrow minded ruin your day.
Winston ********
@Greg **********
first thing lways click on the comment and report it. The group admins will take action. Do it right now. Secondly, if you resort to using the same language then you fall into the same bracket as him. So why complain and vent,???Edna *******
I’m so happy you made this comment. People that make know it all comments, have no idea who we are as individuals. My friend a mistake here and there is human. I’m just glad you participate. For me my punctuation is lacking, always has. I just don’t grasp it well.
Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and your determination to push on. Naysayers go jump in the lake.
Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and your determination to push on. Naysayers go jump in the lake.
Andrew *********
Do not let this bother you just smile and move on .
Stevie ********
After only a month or so here I had someone very rude to me also for no reason when I called him out for it he private messaged me telling me he hopes I get my head bashed in by 10 motorbike taxi drivers. Talk about weird the topic was nothing to do with taxi 🚖 drivers. But he was specific in his choice of my assailants
Keith ************
@Stevie *******
he was also specific about the number of assailants.Reply to
Keith ************
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Kevin ******
Sorry to hear this. People who hide behind their devices to bully or harm others are truly pathetic.
Paul ********
Yes unfortunately keyboard heroes are everywhere, don’t be offended by people who would not dare confront you in real-time they are only insulting themselves and showing the group how petty and low life they really are. I am an old school Australian and wished l could run into him for a nice chat about respect.
Take care👍
Take care👍
Peter *********
Why do you get upset about comments from someone you don’t know?
No one can make you feel inferior without your own complicity
“Eleanor Roosevelt “
Ignore it and move on
No one can make you feel inferior without your own complicity
“Eleanor Roosevelt “
Ignore it and move on
David ***********
There sure to be some clowns in this group, but pay them no mind. I think most people here are part of this group for genuin, wholesome reasons.
Have a wonderful day! 🙌🏻💪🏻
Have a wonderful day! 🙌🏻💪🏻
Bent *************
Well, there is one thing in your input, that is missing: Name, please!
Ling *****
The great majority, like yourself who have travelled the world are thankfully not like this. We support you, take care.
Brian ********
I always say if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all. Plug your cake hole
Julie ********
Just report and block them that’s what I do. Its very sad and disrespectful. Just be grateful you are not like them 👌👍
Ling *****
@Julie *******
that's exactly what I do and then you never need to communicate or see anything from them again.Reply to
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Ricky ********
People forget that English while spoken worldwide , isnt the native language of a lot of countries .
Carlos *********
@Ricky *******
Not only that but all English isn't the same. I'll bet the guy who insulted him can't speak any other language!?! ( or he probably would know there are barriers)Reply to
Carlos *********
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Bo ********
You mean the guy you insulted first? People love telling half the story for sympathy
Jo **********
@Bo *******
what did he sayBo ********
@Jo *********
some guy gave his opinion on a post and this guy came straight out with “you again? No one wants your bullshit opinion”. So of course the other guy gives old Greg both barrels and now Greg has to make a post about his hurt feelers.
Greg ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bo *******
surely I wasn't the one who wrote "you again and your BS opinion?" . . . . I swear, on the anklehair of my grandmother! 😄Reply to
Greg ***********
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Jeffrey **********
Keyboard a-holes are often cowards in real life. They don’t have the courage to say half the things they type. Don’t think anything of it. That said, you have to be prepared for the level of idiocracy that exists on the Internet.
Ian *********
Don’t worry about it!
Mohit **********************
Dont worry mate, they prolly drive a german car.
Cliff *********
You far surpass my skills and abilities, and I’m a physician.
Kudos to you and ignore the idiots.
Kudos to you and ignore the idiots.
Marc ********
Und weil du beleidigt wurdest spamst du die Gruppe mit diesem themenfremden Mimimi -Beitrag zu?
Ja sehr vernünftig
Ja sehr vernünftig
Kaz *****
Good on you love ,bloody give it to him 👍😂
Kevin ***********
Sorry to hear that . Some people just have to attack others for no good reason.
Keith ************
I use the block function every time I come across a rude comment that has no informational value. It cleans the group up nicely.
Bern ******
There are a lot of morons these days that become ahole keyboard bullies. We all see them. I usually try to ignore because that is their only communication with other folks!
Harvey ******
I would like to see the person who is treated this way to remain silent while those others among us express our objections. In other words, we shouldn’t need admins to maintain respect among us. 
Chris *********************
Well said a lot of arse holes on here
Juma *********
Don’t take personally. There are lots of stupid people in the group
Frank *********
I wouldn’t sweat any comments that much
It’s not an English grammar group…
Who cares what some stranger thinks of your language skills…
Welcome to fb 🤣
Chances are it won’t be the last time that someone acts like an idiot…
It’s not an English grammar group…
Who cares what some stranger thinks of your language skills…
Welcome to fb 🤣
Chances are it won’t be the last time that someone acts like an idiot…
Jason ********
To be fair, I don’t know how to write in proper German.
Ivan *********
Sadly there are rude idiots in most groups ? The majority of people want to share advice /Information . We must not let these Trolls /Idiots drag us down.😀
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