Laffy

I got at least 3 "not surprised" in a row.

I may delete my account. 1/... <-- THIS MEANS THERE'S A THREAD. Read the next post down and the next one and...

https://mstdn.social/@GottaLaff/114925694457627324

Laffy (@[email protected])

Attached: 1 image Pinned. It's my biggest pet peeve on social media, one you've heard me discuss here often. And I see I'm in good company. The various versions of "surprised" replies (I get them constantly) are, IMHO, lazy, condescending, and/or meaningless. Enraged? Yes. Alarmed? Yes. Heartbroken? Yes. Even shocked? Yes. Surprised? Hardly ever.

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Oct 14 at 10:28pmWeb
Show threadLaffyOct 15

PINNED THREAD. 1/...

To respond to your VERY kind, sweet, generous replies (bc of those of you who I adore, I'm not deleting my account):

👉🏼My account will be here, but I've run out of patience with Reply Guys, "not surprised," Debbie Downers, trolls, and know-it-alls who debate everything to death.👈🏼

I'll lurk.

But I know when to step away: It's when I find myself reluctant to check in. I've reached that point.

But thank you. Hugs. I'll be around. You can always follow my Bridgy account. xo

Show threadLenoraOct 15
@GottaLaff block the ones that harass you. It’s what I do
Show threadBenAvelingOct 15
It gets different at scale. @FaithinBones @GottaLaff
Show threadLenoraOct 15
@BenAveling @GottaLaff I don’t have a lot of people pay attention to me so yes that’s true
Show threadLaffyOct 15
@FaithinBones @BenAveling VERY true
Show threadLaffyOct 15

@FaithinBones I do. That solves very little.

I've been doing this since 2008. It gets old.

Show threadSo‑Called VaughnOct 15
@GottaLaff Aw… that sucks… then again, [BLEEEEEP] you got tired of that crap; anyone would. 🫂
Show threadLaffyOct 15

@vaughnsc Aww, thank you.

Yeah, it got old. I've had it.

Show threadLstn2urmama 🇨🇦Oct 15
@GottaLaff sorry will miss you .. but not going into other worlds ...if you are not here or are have nothing said to be seen all will be unknown ...
Show threadWill 🇯🇵Oct 15
@GottaLaff sorry to read this. I appreciate your effort. Take care.
Show threadLaffyOct 15
@wilpercy Many thanks!
Show threadGJ Groothedde 🇪🇺Oct 15
@GottaLaff I'm very, very sorry to hear this.
Show threadLaffyOct 15

@Eetschrijver Me too.

I'll be lurking.

Show threadGJ Groothedde 🇪🇺Oct 15

@GottaLaff I know.

I'll miss your posts.

Show threadLaffyOct 15
@Eetschrijver I'll miss our regular convos. I'll watch for you.
Show threadGJ Groothedde 🇪🇺Oct 16
@GottaLaff Thanks dear!
Show threadLord HeeHaw IIOct 15
@GottaLaff Very pleased to read this news.
Show threadLaffyOct 15
@hoare_spitall Then why do you follow me? #Toodles
Show threadbiddy_sue 🏳️‍🌈Oct 15
@hoare_spitall @GottaLaff hey this isn’t twitter
Show threadSherBearethOct 17

@hoare_spitall @GottaLaff

What a blooming asshole. We see your hypocrisy, Spit.
Kindly use a discreet spittoon, please. A far, far, far away spittoon. Like Timbuktu far.

Show threadLord HeeHaw IIOct 17
@SherBeareth @GottaLaff I don't know what initiated the little flow of bile from you and others, especially after making a positive comment about another decent person, but neither do I care, as I'm endowed with the hide of a Rhinocheros.
And now I'll simply block you in case what you suffer from is contagious.
Show threadTristanOct 15

@GottaLaff sucks you have to deal with that and I'm sorry you get so much :( some of us really do appreciate your posts

I've been following the bridgy account, but a lot of the bsky links don't seem to load for me or tell me I need an account, so I might just have to bite the bullet and sign up over there

Show threadLaffyOct 15

@tristan I know, I'm sorry about that, but I can't change it.

If you do get an account, please remind me we spoke here.

Show threadIrenaOct 15
@GottaLaff oh no! Love your posts. But best wishes!
Show threadLaffyOct 15
@ORIOliver Thank you!
Show threadKimberlyN 🇨🇦Oct 15

@GottaLaff

I’m sorry. That’s incredibly frustrating. I’m happy we can still connect over the bridge though. Grrrr…idiots do vex me.

Show threadLaffyOct 15
@KimberlyN I'm so glad you're over there. Truly. HUGS
Show threadKimberlyN 🇨🇦Oct 15

@GottaLaff

Back at ‘cha, my lovely friend. 🫂

Show threadLaffyOct 15
@KimberlyN 🫂
Show threadAnarchic Teapot ⚧️Oct 14
@GottaLaff Mute theirs, and let them condescend into the void. Much more fun.
Show threadLaffyOct 14
@anarchic_teapot I will
Show threadLaffyOct 14

@anarchic_teapot Hell, I may just block. Or ignore.

I detest that response with everything I've got.

Show threadDavid PeningtonOct 14
@GottaLaff @anarchic_teapot
Block is good - it protects your followers from the offence too.
Please don't leave.
Show threadLaffyOct 14

My account will be here, but I've run out of patience with Reply Guys, "not surprised," trolls, Debbie Downers, and know it alls who debate everything to death.

I'll lurk.

But I know when to step away: It's when I find myself reluctant to check in. I've reached that point.

Hugs. I'll be around. You can always follow my Bridgy account.

Show threadTwotiredOct 15
@GottaLaff @DavidPenington @anarchic_teapot
I’m really sorry to hear that, and I sincerely hope you’ll reconsider, but of course you need to do what is best for your state of mind.
Show threadLaffyOct 15

@Twotired Hugs!

@DavidPenington @anarchic_teapot

Show threadcognitively accessible mathOct 15
@GottaLaff @DavidPenington @anarchic_teapot
Take care of you. Period.
Show threadLaffyOct 15
@geonz ❤️@[email protected] @anarchic_teapot
Show threadSablebadgerOct 14

@GottaLaff Not only am I not surprised, I must immediately reply to tell you that I am not surprised, and so you must be impressed with my witty and intelligent post about being not surprised.

right?

you might be surprised though, to learn that, this, this is sarcasm. :). Probably not, you don't seem like the type of person who gets surprised by stuff.

:)

Show threadLaffyOct 14
@Sablebadger LOL.
Show threadOld Hippie Ⓥ Resistance!Oct 14
@GottaLaff #NotSurprised
Show threadI TRIED TO TELL YOUOct 14
@GottaLaff I don't suppose a prominent pinned note in your pfp or suchlike would help?
Show threadLaffyOct 14
@4d3fect Go to my page. I have a whole thread. I linked to it in my replies to the 3 who "surprised" replied.
Show threadI TRIED TO TELL YOUOct 14
@GottaLaff 👌
Show threadArmy GirlOct 14
@GottaLaff please don't!
Show threadLaffyOct 14
@ArmyGirl https://mstdn.social/@GottaLaff/115375104148319937
Laffy (@[email protected])

@[email protected] I'll put it this way: My account will be here, but I've run out of patience with Reply Guys, "not surprised," trolls, Debbie Downers, and know it alls who debate everything to death. I'll lurk. But I know when to step away: It's when I find myself reluctant to check in. I've reached that point. But thank you. Hugs. I'll be around. You can always follow my Bridgy account. xo @[email protected]

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Show thread a HOT Rubie Oct 15
@GottaLaff It is perhaps the most bizarre and least thoughtful way to express agreement
Show threadLaffyOct 15
@hotarubiko I agree!
Show threadJ. R. DePriest    :EA DATA. SF:Oct 15

@GottaLaff I'm disappointed because I always look forward to your Toots. Sometimes post things we'd rather not read. Often you post good news. We need to be aware of both.

I apologize if I've ever posted, "I'm not surprised".

Show threadLaffyOct 15
@jrdepriest So very sweet. No apology necessary.
Show threadGeorge DinwiddieOct 15
@GottaLaff I hope you don't delete your account. I enjoy your posts, and the occasional conversation with you.
Show threadLaffyOct 15
@gdinwiddie 🩷
https://mstdn.social/@GottaLaff/115375104148319937
Laffy (@[email protected])

@[email protected] I'll put it this way: My account will be here, but I've run out of patience with Reply Guys, "not surprised," trolls, Debbie Downers, and know it alls who debate everything to death. I'll lurk. But I know when to step away: It's when I find myself reluctant to check in. I've reached that point. But thank you. Hugs. I'll be around. You can always follow my Bridgy account. xo @[email protected]

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Show threadGeorge DinwiddieOct 15
@GottaLaff FWIW, I deleted my Bridgy account, as conversations seem to get out of sync and cause misunderstandings. I don't visit Bsky very often, as it seems to me more suited to broadcasting than conversation.
Show threadLaffyOct 15
@gdinwiddie I have a lot of good convos there. Here I just get a ton of arguing.
Show threadScottOct 15
@GottaLaff hang in there, we appreciate all you do and we need you
Show threadLaffyOct 15

@Scott Many thanks. xo

https://mstdn.social/@GottaLaff/115375104148319937

Laffy (@[email protected])

@[email protected] I'll put it this way: My account will be here, but I've run out of patience with Reply Guys, "not surprised," trolls, Debbie Downers, and know it alls who debate everything to death. I'll lurk. But I know when to step away: It's when I find myself reluctant to check in. I've reached that point. But thank you. Hugs. I'll be around. You can always follow my Bridgy account. xo @[email protected]

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Show threadMark SmithOct 15
@GottaLaff I urge you not to consider the handful of people who reply in ways that upset you, but rather the many who do not.
Show threadLaffyOct 15

@markrsmith It's not a handful. If it were only a handful, do you really think it would affect me much?

https://mstdn.social/@GottaLaff/115375104148319937

Laffy (@[email protected])

@[email protected] I'll put it this way: My account will be here, but I've run out of patience with Reply Guys, "not surprised," trolls, Debbie Downers, and know it alls who debate everything to death. I'll lurk. But I know when to step away: It's when I find myself reluctant to check in. I've reached that point. But thank you. Hugs. I'll be around. You can always follow my Bridgy account. xo @[email protected]

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Show threadJe suis contenteOct 15
@GottaLaff
Please don't, I would miss you very much.
Show threadLaffyOct 15

@Pourroy Big hugs!

https://mstdn.social/@GottaLaff/115375104148319937

Laffy (@[email protected])

@[email protected] I'll put it this way: My account will be here, but I've run out of patience with Reply Guys, "not surprised," trolls, Debbie Downers, and know it alls who debate everything to death. I'll lurk. But I know when to step away: It's when I find myself reluctant to check in. I've reached that point. But thank you. Hugs. I'll be around. You can always follow my Bridgy account. xo @[email protected]

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