I looked at her past posts, so I'm leaning towards lurker who made a mistake. I don't see a history of trolling and she talks about having kids, so I really hope she's not an infected asshole.
Post by rosiebear on Sept 13, 2014 13:33:10 GMT -5
It must be a mistake. No one would be that cruel, right? I hope it was just a mistake- her other posts were on chicken pox vaccines and didn't seem insane.
I offer a third alternative. I debated long and hard the other day about liking a post. I really don't remember what it was but it was someone going through something difficult. I had no advice to offer but I wanted to let the poster know I supported her. In the end, I did nothing because I was pretty sure it would be misunderstood as "liking" her tragedy. I wish there was a "support" button.
When I first joined ML, I accidentally liked someone's heartbreaking post about their mc when I was scrolling on my iPad. I never realized it till a mod messaged me about it, and I was horrified. So I would give the person the benefit of the doubt.
I mean, I sometimes accidentally like posts when I drop my phone or my screen reloads and jumps around, but I really don't think that one was an accident.
Post by wildfloweragain on Sept 13, 2014 13:37:10 GMT -5
I would say the heckler was heckling.
I thought this was going to be about fb. I like my sisters posts when she posts things that are shots at me so she knows I see them. (Sisters should spend time together but woe is me, mine doesn't) like.
I offer a third alternative. I debated long and hard the other day about liking a post. I really don't remember what it was but it was someone going through something difficult. I had no advice to offer but I wanted to let the poster know I supported her. In the end, I did nothing because I was pretty sure it would be misunderstood as "liking" her tragedy. I wish there was a "support" button.
Just reply with "I'm sorry. I have no advice to give, but wanted to lend my support."
I offer a third alternative. I debated long and hard the other day about liking a post. I really don't remember what it was but it was someone going through something difficult. I had no advice to offer but I wanted to let the poster know I supported her. In the end, I did nothing because I was pretty sure it would be misunderstood as "liking" her tragedy. I wish there was a "support" button.
That's when you do this --> (hug) (hug2) or (heart) or even :drink: or :beer:
There are lots of superior alternatives to "liking" a sad post purportedly to show support.
Post by bluetopaz on Sept 13, 2014 13:44:05 GMT -5
It took me forever to figure out that on FB, MIL was using the like-button to show support. I couldn't figure why she'd "like" some of the crap she'd hit the button for, and to be honest, I probably assumed asshole for a long time given who she was. But I agree, get a clue and realize there are umpteen better ways to say "you're in my thoughts" or "you have my support/love/hugs/etc."
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