Call them out or let it be? - Page 5

CrazyDaisy · ‎03-20-2010

@IamMrsG wrote:
RE: While true I have no skin in this game, the spread of misinformaiton related to a topic I care about is important.

If you are intent on stirring the pot, I suggest you wear an apron for the backsplash you will create.

RE: Guess it is every man for himself.....

That is not the case at all. I sincerely believe if you were being honest with yourself (no need to do it here), you would admit that you have a real dislike for the person in question, and that is the impetus for wanting to call her out.

Do not know the person, have never spoken to the person, will never meet this person so really have no like or dislike for them. It is not personal.

Someday, when scientists discover the center of the Universe....some people will be disappointed it is not them.

Anonymous032819 · ‎03-29-2019

So, not only do you not know this person, you also do not know if they are lying, or if they are streatching the truth, and yet you want to save strangers from this person that you do not know.

Even more reason to stay out of it.

Sounds like this person merely expressed an opinion (to which they are entitled to do) that you don't agree with.

The Sky looks different when you have someone you love up there.

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

@CrazyDaisy wrote:
When you know someone is, shall we say, stretching the truth, do you just let it go or do you need to point it out. This can be one on one, in a group or on social media.

@CrazyDaisy Unless harm will befall another person, let it be.

Understand that those who stretch the truth are already feeling low about themselves.

Knowing this-it would be better to be kind to the person rather than "show them up", so to speak.

What can be gained by pointing it out? Nothing. It only makes the person doing so lower than the one who exaggerates.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

@CrazyDaisy

You have such a lovely tag line,

You never look good trying to make someone else look bad.

Why go opposite of what you think is true?

persiflage · ‎02-16-2014

I think on social media for the most part you have to let it be with the hope that others have also figured out their game. There is a person on this forum that I think really tries to antagonize others and will derail/spoil meaningful conversations. Many people will respond and try to argue with her, exactly what she is looking for.

lovesrecess · ‎03-14-2010

It would depend on what they are “stretching the truth” about and how well you know them. If it is about something that could have a negative effect on someone, I would call them out on it, but always privately.

Financialgrl · ‎03-13-2010

I don't believe in ppl posting their issues online, period, case closed. If you have a problem with someone - you don't have to talk it out face to face but at least send a text or email to only them.

Sounds like you need to decide how good a friend someone is and even if it's only in your mind - establish a line in the sand as to how much you will accept and then either hash it out or walk away.

ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

Some people are addicted to telling lies.

It becomes a 'habit' that I doubt that they can control.

Sometimes it goes as far as making up severe illnesses.

I'm guessing there is a clinical term that describes this type of lying.

'More or less', 'Right or wrong', 'In general', and 'Just thinking out loud ' (as usual).

GenXmuse · ‎05-15-2016

@CrazyDaisy wrote:
When you know someone is, shall we say, stretching the truth, do you just let it go or do you need to point it out. This can be one on one, in a group or on social media.

Maybe just go by your siggy and decide.