O.K.....so, someone didn't like an answer of mine a few days ago, and e-mailed me a nasty little note. Basically, saying my point was wrong and hers is right. Well, this is yahoo, and if you ask a question, aren't I allowed to speak what I think like everyone else does? It's been bugging me. Should I politely e-mail her back, or just forget it? Because I really don't think she would be convinced with anything I have to say anyway. But, it just bugs me that she was so nasty! I'm thinking to forget it, but.......? Has this ever happened to you?
2007-08-27 13:00:56 · 17 answers · asked by Shari 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I do not know what this is about, but really it is not getting yourself worked up about. You need to remember that people all over come from different back grounds and life circumstances. Perhaps this person was having a bad day and felt like venting herself on you. That does not make her any better or worse than you.
Jesus said on the cross as he was being crucified and mocked and beaten etc "Father forgive them, they do not know what they are doing...." How much more did he go through than a nasty e:mail?
In various places we are commanded to forgive. Think about it. How does it make you feel when you are really angry, or have been for some time? It makes you feel anxious or even physically ill, right? Let it go. There are for more important things to think about which require your energy.
I find the comforting thing is, when I am angry and want to hold on to something, which I know God would not want me to do is to remember that ...... the other person .... will get there judgement in Heaven. Vengeance is mine saith the Lord.
Haaa! I was about say please forgive me .... if this sounds harsh, but this is not my teaching but the Lord's and you did ask what Christians would do. Harshness is not in my heart as I write this. Just a desire for someone, namely you, to recover from this hurt.
I hope and pray that you will be able to let this go and carry on.
God bless you and consider yourself hugged!
2007-08-28 02:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by zakiit 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it is nasty I would probably report it to YA. If it's not nasty but just critical and unpleasant - I would probably send a pleasant reply back.
If they were rude I would politely say that I felt it was unnecessary and while I respect that their opinion is different there is no need to be unpleasant. Also that using a site such as YA you are bound to come across all sorts of different opinions.
2007-08-28 01:50:40 · answer #2 · answered by *Sparki* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be upset by it. Everybody has their own opinions and beliefs, some believe in things so strongly that they will vehemently defend their beliefs even if it means saying something unpleasant to the opposer or person who offended them.
Some topics bring out the worst in people especially topics on religion. The funny thing is you will often find people acting in a way thier religion says they should not act.
2007-08-27 14:27:24 · answer #3 · answered by Jin S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have gotten a nasty email and I did email back. I wasn't polite, they ticked me off, so I wanted to return the favor. That's just me, I get even. Yeah, probably not very Christian but there it is. I can't be sorry for who I am.
2007-08-27 14:46:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Report them to Yahoo Answers. Perhaps they'll think twice before being so nasty to anyone else later. It's not right and people need to be accountable for their actions. It's one thing to have your opinion and voice it, a whole other when you are down right vulgar about it...report them.
2007-08-27 13:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by daff73 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same thing happened to me.....I didn't respond back. Wanted to...but didn't. Think she wanted me to or thought I would.She said I shouldn't ask "ignorant" questions. Well...ignorance is not knowing the answer so I thought that's what YA was about. Anyway, it wasn't an ignorant question. It's a question a lot of people wonder about.
2007-08-27 13:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by Deenie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although I don't necessarily believe in a deity, I do support some Christian values, so I will attempt to answer your question.
When, on occasion, I have received a nasty email, I always reply. I keep it polite, use correct grammar and spelling, as well as reasoned arguement.
Don't sink to their level.
2007-08-27 13:14:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Don't take it to heart. I've had a few but we have to realise that no-one really knows us here and we don't know them. People will always have differing opinions and the person who sent you that has probably even forgotten already that they sent it, so it's best that you forget it too. God bless :)
2007-08-27 13:18:28 · answer #8 · answered by lix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it has happened to me.
And it's funny, but whenever I have email back - it ususally clears things up. I am not nasty back, but I mention how their response affected me. Politely e-mail her back and see what happens!
She may add you as a contact!
2007-08-27 13:09:50 · answer #9 · answered by what's up? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it has happened to me. But I'm not exactly the nicest cookie in the box myself, so I can't complain.
Best thing to do is ignore it, and learn to let go (so much easier said than done, although some NLP tricks and the like can help you there).
2007-08-27 13:06:50 · answer #10 · answered by John Dee 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋