How would you react?

@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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@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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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
Your suggestion is very sound and wise. Okay, I will. thank you and take care.
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@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
29 Nov 22
@Jenaisle Thanks, it has worked for me.
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@LadyDuck (459514)
• Switzerland
28 Nov 22
I fully agree with what @CarolDM wrote. I would do the same and sometimes the best is not even to respond., just move on.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
Right, no response is a response in itself.
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@LadyDuck (459514)
• Switzerland
29 Nov 22
@Jenaisle Sometimes it's the best.
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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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@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
1 Dec 22
@Jenaisle Just be on guard since sometimes if you do not react on them they would continue to do it then I guess its time to confront that person and know.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
I agree with you. Maintaining the peace is also important, so trivial things should be forgotten.
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@cacay1 (83220)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Nov 22
@Jenaisle if she continues you may report it to the police station to blotter the case.
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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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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
I'm smiling at your mention of a screenshot. I should, right? I should have evidence of her wrongdoing. I always forget that there are ways I could convince people by taking a screen shot of what they did. Now, I know.
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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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@cacay1 (83220)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
28 Nov 22
It's better to send a private message to clarify the issue if she won't reply that means she wants war. You may report that to META or blocked her and her friends to have peace of mind.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
An offering of peace first, and then the hand of war. Sane reasoning. Yes, that would be wise.
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@cacay1 (83220)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
30 Nov 22
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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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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
Right, it would depend on how trivial or significant it is.
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@Beestring (13395)
• Hong Kong
29 Nov 22
@Jenaisle Exactly.
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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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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
I agree with the course of action you have suggested. It's a smart thing to do.
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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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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
Right. not responding could avoid further problems.
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@just4him (307407)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Nov 22
I'd send her a private message or just leave it. I wouldn't sue her. It's not worth the trouble or cost.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
Yes, the cost. that's one consideration, then I would rather stay silent or respond online in an amiable manner.
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@just4him (307407)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Nov 22
@Jenaisle That's the best way. If she's one who won't change her mind, being silent is best. You know the truth.
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@Shiva49 (26228)
• Singapore
28 Nov 22
I would explain to clear the misunderstanding online. That would be straightforward
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
Right, in a straightforward and respectful manner.
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@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
28 Nov 22
I don't know what I would do until it happened to me. I suppose I would send her a message to tell her she was wrong.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
Yes, that's a sane reaction. She might not know you were hurt.
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@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
29 Nov 22
@Jenaisle It's hard to say unless it happens to you.
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@magallon (19280)
• Philippines
28 Nov 22
I will send her a private message. But if what she's telling the public is too destructive on my part, i will also make a comment on the same post to clear my name.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
I agree with you, that would be my own reaction.
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@magallon (19280)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
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@cabuyogty (2328)
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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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
You're brave. As long as you know yourself - what others say won't matter.
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@cabuyogty (2328)
29 Nov 22
I always post in my facebook account whenever people accuses me wrong about me
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
I see. that's one way of expressing yourself.
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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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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
Yes, it could. I once had a raging war online in the past, and it was truly ugly. I don't want that to happen again. If worst comes to worst. I could bring her to court.
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@cherigucchi (14879)
• Philippines
28 Nov 22
Confronting the person is the first step
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
Right. Use all peaceful means before doing anything rash.
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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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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
Yes, blocking is the easiest way to do it. Thanks.
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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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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
Of course, that would be a smart move.
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• 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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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
I see. That's self-defense and everyone is entitled to defend himself against any onslaught on his person and property.
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• 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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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
29 Nov 22
Yes, respect should always be there from both parties to resolve the misunderstanding.
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