Re: "Wasting Time"

This was a comment I made over at Jade's blog, and since I wanted to be certain that our anonymous trollers saw it, I'm posting it here now. Welcome to your life:

Heheh, Nether[dream], you're one of the good ones.

As for the trolls continuously harassing Jade, they are a common breed that literally have nothing better to do than throw hate at a girl they desperately wanted to impress, but failed miserably at doing so. It's an attempt to save ego. To save face. To legitimize themselves within their own mind. It's how little kids approach difficult self-realization issues -- and that's what we're dealing with here: people with the mental capacity of a 5-year-old.

While they think they are being funny and strong by saying such derogatory statements, the reality is that they look ridiculous. They must know this is the case, because they hide behind anonymous posts even here (where they can't get in-trouble with Bliz) and wouldn't dare talk in the open. Such is life on the internet - a masquerade of failures trying to make themselves feel better about who they are, or more appropriately, who they are not.

I'm not phased by this in the least bit, but I'm also not getting what Jade is getting. People don't crave my attention like they crave for hers... and I can see how playground-tactics at getting a girl's attention (you know, throwing sand in her face because you like her and desperately want a reaction from her) can get very frustrating when you're 20-something. It is a complete waste of time from this angle, but to them, it's worth having that control -- no matter how infantile their logic and approach may be.

Kinda pathetic, isn't it.

Clinically speaking, individuals like those I described in that comment usually have reasons for acting that way. Either it was a bad relationship, or even issues spawning from childhood and how their mother treated or didn't treat them. Whatever be the case, there is no excuse for the behavior. Fortunately, I'm certain every sane person in their real life environment agrees. Unfortunately, WoW creates a haven for these social rejects, saving them from the responsibility and consequence of their behavior.

Seek professional help. You desperately need it.

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