AlanMay 12, 2023
Scalzi

Just a reminder that if my first encounter with you is you being an asshole, to me or someone else, I will block you instantly and then happily forget for the rest of my life that you exist in the world.

Signed, someone who is tired of dealing with people dead-set determined to be the turd in the punchbowl

May 12, 2023 at 2:38pmWeb
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@scalzi same
Show threadSeanMMay 12, 2023
@scalzi that metaphor(?) is a bit… vivid.
Show threadJoy DenebeimMay 12, 2023
@PedestrianSean @scalzi He's a writer he's allowed
Show threadJay ElbeyMay 12, 2023

@PedestrianSean @scalzi
I have actually seen a (rubber) turd in a punch bowl. Certainly an attention-getter!

(In college. Of course.)

Show threadCourt Cantrell does not complyMay 12, 2023

@JayElbey @PedestrianSean @scalzi Ooh, reminds me of the "litterbox cake" with Tootsie Roll candies. I have always wanted to make one of those.

I am not college age. 😆

Show threadOkazuYuriMay 12, 2023
@scalzi And they never seem to get the message that being unpleasant is not the way to make friends, but it sure does influence people.
Show threadScissors Cut Paper...May 12, 2023

@scalzi

This. Once you're flushed, you're forgotten.

Show threadGlennMay 12, 2023
@scalzi Nice turn of phrase at the end there...
Show threadVissMay 12, 2023
@scalzi i too have found great utility in this approach
Show threadmovedMay 12, 2023
@scalzi Here's a video of a golden retriever showing incredible restraint and capacity for compromise over a kitten interloper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlUyHogoyvE
Golden Retriever Shocked by a Kitten occupying his bed!

YouTube
Show threadFladdleMay 13, 2023
@givemefoxes @scalzi I think the biggest restraint shown is the human’s. I’d HAVE to remove that kitten, let the dog settle in and then replace the kitten around the dog. 😂
Show threadChris ADMay 14, 2023
@givemefoxes @scalzi Bailey only has one thing in life that he gets excited about, and that's his bed :)
Show threadJames LimaMay 12, 2023
@scalzi When I am replying to someone here I have to constantly remind myself that this is not Twitter, and when I want to post a snarky reply, I should instead post a picture of my cat. Here is a picture of my cat.
Show threadMagitismMay 13, 2023
@scalzi why do legacy assholes get a pass, though?
Show threadpodkaynelivesMay 13, 2023
@scalzi This is the way.
Show threadRai Aren 🖖✨📚🇺🇦May 13, 2023
@scalzi Good policy 👍
Show threadcameronbosch Jun 8, 2023

@scalzi I mean, there are instantances where blocking too early makes you come across as an ahole.

And yes, I have had that experience. No, I was upset, not at the blocking, but their post saying why. Because I disagreed with them. 🤡