My roomate was upset someone sent him an email saying that he is a fat clumsy nerd who cant get a woman. However they was no threat of physical violence but he still want to report it to the office of student conflicts. Would it be best for him to throw away the email and move on since he did not get any further emails?
2007-10-27 08:50:29 · 28 answers · asked by Scott 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
how old is your roommate, 10??
of COURSE he should throw away the email , somebody was just being stupid and trying to piss him off, and if he complains, then they have succeeded!!
He should make it a point to prove him/them wrong and GET A GIRL!!!
Then , HE will have the last laugh............
2007-10-27 08:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by Ralph G 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If it bugs him that much, he should report it to the office of student conflicts, but it would be better to let it go, whoever sent the email sounds like a loser, he shouldn't give a crap about what that person said.
2007-10-27 08:55:10 · answer #2 · answered by Peter R 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Regardless of how small and insignificant it may seem to you he should report it.
You may not understand because it didn't happen to you but the fact is that is still harassment and let's say that he doesn't. Why wait for it to escalate? The first thing they'll ask him is, 'Has it happened before?' He'll say, 'Yes'. Then they'll ask him, 'Why didn't you report it when it first happened?'
You NEVER wait for something to escalate. I made that mistake and nearly lost my life because I didn't think a simple comment was that serious. It can turn into something more and it is serious.
Don't wait... report it. Do whatever it takes to get recognition for the situation so it can be nipped in the bud early.
2007-10-27 09:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there are more serious things in life. I would ignore it and laugh about it. I speak as a fat and clumsy nerd, but I did get a lovely girl who became my wife who liked me for myself. sadly she died last April only 47 years old. So I am back to being a fat clumsy nerd again! There is plenty of time for your roommate.
2007-10-27 08:56:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Regardless if you think he is overreacting, you need to let him report it if he feels victim to this. When people joke about a persons reputation or their shortcomings, those things really go to heart.
I know this for a fact, because I have been in situations like that before, and it is truly terrible. Nothing worse than having people harrass you both outside in the open, but in the privacy of your home? Not cool, and it's definitely emotionally damaging to the confidence factor.
2007-10-27 08:57:33 · answer #5 · answered by Questionable 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't underestimate the power of an insult. Though there was no physical threat, your friend was still hurt emotionally. This is called cyberbullying, and it is a serious threat. He should report it. If this guy is sending e-mails like this to more than one person, he could cause serious damage to people who aren't as strong which can lead to suicide.
2007-10-27 08:54:58 · answer #6 · answered by blue_seal07 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think he can ignore it unless it keeps happening. (was it from someone he knew?). The school can't really do anything (and isn't really inclined to do anything) unless it's threatening or it happens repeatedly. If he's really upset, I'm sure there's counseling on campus somewhere that can help, just to talk to someone about it. Of course, he should keep the email so that he has a record in case it continues.
2007-10-27 08:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by Person 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm sure that your roommate is really hurt. But I don't think that it would do any good to report it. You're right, only if there was a threat of physical violence would it be an offense.
I think he just needs to move on and get busy proving the idiot was wrong about him!
2007-10-27 08:55:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
i'm effective it felt very offensive/own to him, so i can comprehend feeling the way he feels. yet definite, there is not any go with to carry that to pupil affairs/conflicts. it really is stupid. there is not any danger in it, in simple terms an immature man or woman being stupid (the guy who wrote it, no longer your roommate). I doubt it ought to help his project a lot by reporting it.
2016-10-23 02:07:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They hurt his feelings...and he needs action....
Take him out for a night on the town and get over it ....
Tell him it means some jagoff was just being an as* and let it go....you're there for the experience and not everyone is going to like everyone else so scew them and forgetaboutit.
Enjoy yourself they are just immature and ball-less since they didn't confront him in person...and for what...he's smart and they have a problem with that...who cares what "they" think.
ARE "they" paying your bills or grading your papers or giving you a job...phuck no...so forgetaboutit and enjoy your life and stop worrying about what others think...
2007-10-27 09:00:20 · answer #10 · answered by gr8ful_one 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He's never been called fat, clumsy or a nerd before - I doublt that especially if he's a little fat, clumsy or nerdy.
He's over-reacting of course, there's a jerk out there somewhere, and tomorrow is Sunday.
Next!
2007-10-27 09:00:48 · answer #11 · answered by true_value5 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋