I'm feeling extremely irritable today, so much so I'm finding that online stuff is bugging me as well. This is something that rarely happens, online shenanigans don't usually bother me in the slightest, but when it's been a hectic few weeks, I'm very tired (both mentally and physically) and I still have an absolute shitload to do for the next couple of days. I haven't had much time to relax at all. (I am leading somewhere, honest!) When I feel this way, I find myself struggling not to just let loose when I see something in a post that irritates me. (Nothing on here, btw). I'm sure everyone has a moment where they want to just explode about something, so how to do you deal with it? Do you just let loose and to hell with the consequences? Or do you walk away? I personally write my post, I rant and rave - then I read it back and see how it comes over. It's a 50/50 chance whether I'll hit post or not as I know how I can come across at times - especially when I'm feeling extremely bitchy. (Yes, something someone posted has really pushed my button this morning - again, not on here but on a site I do not own or staff on - and I'm having to sit on my hands to stop myself from posting )
In the past I have read a post and instinctedly responded whether my position has been as an admin, mod or member. Yes, this has caused problems for me or the forum staff, sometimes it has been interesting and actually changed rules. These days my attitude is different, sometimes I think someone has posted something that needs a rebuttal (here and elsewhere) but I realise that it won't make any difference apart from starting an arguement and the feeling of bad blood. So, now I just leave the thread and move on unless as staff I feel something needs to be said. If this is the case instead of publicly replying I'll communicate via PM.
I want to a lot... However, on my own forums, I choose not to unless I need to step in and be an Administrator The reason I choose not to is because I know that my opinions will only cause further argument to the situation. It there is a controversial discussion going and its non-rule breaking, I will watch it closely to make sure it stays peaceful and comment positively when I can. However, if my comments were to be negative and it could start a war, I usually back off That is from all that psychology crap I learned, haha.
