Missy & Helen, Please reconsider. Jack said it best...
grapevine said you might not be attending the superbowl party because of some of the things said to you on this forum. well, you BETTER come because we want the softball team to be there in force. the ones that offended you probably won't be there anyway. and, you DO NOT want to miss this party! it's right down your line.
I didn't read all of what p*ssed you girls off, but I'm sure the party will be different. Seems like a lot of trolls pop up on these boards. I've been flamed before and at first it does p*ss you off, but remember how easy it is to say things from a keyboard. Besides things have a way of working out- Karma if you will.
Really hope you girls show up, in fact you better. After the year you had for MJ's.
These aren't my words, but they echo my sentiments:
Why is this person I don't even know harassing me?
After posting a question or comment to a thread or post, and someone has replied with an illogical attack on your character. Now you're thinking, "What have I done to deserve this?"
You're feeling angry and puzzled, and considering withdrawing. After all, you joined the group for a reason, and dealing with a jerk is not something you ever wanted. What would motivate someone to be so mean to you, a complete stranger?
Well, your experience is not an isolated event. The Internet is literally infested with "trolls," angry, anonymous writers seeking to attain some sort of satisfaction by writing mean and hateful things to people who don't know them and cannot even see them.
Human motivation is by no means simple to understand, but psychological studies have shed some light on this new wave of antisocial behavior. To begin with, the "troll" is undoubtedly angry. The root of the anger is most likely unfulfilled needs and/or psychological problems and/or jealousy. Despite what the "troll" or "flamer" has written, you are not the cause of his or her frustration. He or she is hoping you will take their words personally, but to do so would be foolish on your part.
Most likely, the "troll" lacks the courage to speak his mind in person. He's probably timid around his teachers or his boss, and is seeking to compensate for this. What provides him the "courage" to make his attacks is anonymity.
It's not pleasant to think about, but that is how some humans behave when their identity is secret. There are people living among us who would love to have the courage to say rude things to our faces. The Internet allows them to vent their aggressions in anonymity.
See ya next year!
P.S.- If you do go to Eddie's house I'd suggest drinking bottled water- Chan :-0
