How would you react?
By Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (14079)
Philippines
November 27, 2022 6:37pm CST
How would you react if someone online publicly accuses you of something trivial that you have not done? Would you react online too? Or would you send a private message pointing out her mistake?
Perhaps, you would like to sue her without clearing the misunderstanding?
What would you do?
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24 responses
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Nov 22
This has happened to me before, on more than one occasion. I would try contacting the person by private message, if at all. Sometimes I have just walked away if the drama gets too much. You have to weigh it out. Some battles are not worth the fight. After all, no response is a response.
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@xstitcher (30427)
• Petaluma, California
29 Nov 22
I agree with @CarolDM as well.
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@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
28 Nov 22
Depends on how trivial or serious the accusation is. If it's not that serious probably I would just let it pass. But if my reputation is at stake then maybe you can start thinking of something that would clarify why she is accusing you of that.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
28 Nov 22
It depends on how I'm feeling at the time... If I'm tired and cranky, I'd send a pm asking how badly does the person want to be sued and suggesting publicly retracting the accusation MIGHT keep me from contacting my attorney. Of course, I'd also explain that I've already taken a screenshot of the accusation in the aforementioned pm.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
29 Nov 22
@Jenaisle Yup! Without the screenshot it is your word against the other person's word. They could always go in and delete damaging evidence so you have nothing to prove your side of the exchange.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
@DaddyEvil Right, I'll always remember that. I will have to screenshot things now.
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@Beestring (13395)
• Hong Kong
28 Nov 22
It depends on how serious the issue is. If it's trivial, I would probably send private message to clarify. Otherwise, I may confront.
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@snowy22315 (170653)
• United States
28 Nov 22
I personally would send a message, and ask that she retract the statement online. However, if she refuses, there is probably not much you can do about it. You said it was trivial so it might be aggravating, but letting it go is probably the best thing.
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@LeaPea2417 (36522)
• Toccoa, Georgia
28 Nov 22
It depends on the situation. But the best thing would be to just not respond.
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@cabuyogty (2328)
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29 Nov 22
My facebook account is always public whenever i make post . I always post in facebook whenever people accuses wrong on me .
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@cabuyogty (2328)
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29 Nov 22
I always post in my facebook account whenever people accuses me wrong about me
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@popciclecold (35472)
• United States
28 Nov 22
I would send private message. Online could get very ugly.
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@cherigucchi (14879)
• Philippines
28 Nov 22
Confronting the person is the first step
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@RasmaSandra (73777)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Nov 22
I suppose I would point out that it was a mistake. Then if they were part of a site I was on I would just block them,
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@LindaOHio (157402)
• United States
28 Nov 22
It would depend on what was said. If it was something serious, I would definitely want a retraction.
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@jefferson126 (3058)
• Shenzhen, China
28 Nov 22
If i met this situation,I will abuse back to the person who accuse me,I never take initiative to attack someone,but if only someone irritate me,i must fight back for sure.
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@Jamalbawu1212 (237)
• Indonesia
28 Nov 22
We can make both of it I guess, it depends on situation and conditions, as long as the Respect over for all of it
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