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appleannie1

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61. Sometimes ignorring people speaks louder than words. It says "you're not worthy of my attention".

Thu Mar 5, 2026, 11:19 AM

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My brother-in-law is the only person I have banned from sending me emails. My sister called and asked why. I simply stated "I don't allow hate in my life". Nuff said.

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So I just got this email from an in-law: [View all] Ocelot II Mar 4 OP

She got away from black people by moving to Arkansas? Norrrm Mar 4 #1

She's in the northern part of the state in a county that's about 1% minority. Ocelot II Mar 4 #2

Sundown town, eh? Norrrm Mar 4 #39

Fraud is a crime and should be handled in a court of law Walleye Mar 4 #3

The fraud in question has been handled in court and a bunch of people Ocelot II Mar 4 #5

Well, it's stupid and Republican to blame all Somali refugees for crimes of a few Walleye Mar 4 #10

Abbott spent 11 billion on his border scam. Scruffy1 Thursday #58

United States I grew up and doesn't use barbed wire at the border to torture children looking for refugee statu Walleye Thursday #60

Those are two good facts. I'd send it. CrispyQ Mar 4 #4

I'm ignoring it, which will probably bug her more than any response I could provide. Ocelot II Mar 4 #7

Remember George Bernard Shaw Randomthought Mar 4 #23

You can't fix stupid. Katinfl Mar 4 #40

Dear Ocelot UpInArms Mar 4 #6

Sorry, but your response was appropriate. pandr32 Mar 4 #8

My final response was no response at all except to delete the email. Ocelot II Mar 4 #9

Being a void to her vindictive posts is a good choice IMO irisblue Mar 4 #12

Sometimes silence is the very best Fuck You. Ocelot II Mar 4 #14

You consider creating a file to transfer her hate screeds to? irisblue Mar 4 #20

Not worth the effort. He's probably lost now too. Ocelot II Mar 4 #21

I'm sorry for your disappointment. pandr32 Mar 4 #13

The best choice! niyad Mar 4 #16

Based on my own life, Dear_Prudence Mar 4 #32

LOL popsdenver Mar 4 #33

Good one blue_jay Thursday #56

If she ever asks you if you read the email, tell it it's probably in your Spam folder. nt Ilsa Mar 4 #35

You absolutely did the right thing. Katinfl Mar 4 #41

Yes, don't feed the trolls BWdem4life Mar 4 #11

The trolls that should be fed the least are the ones you know. Ocelot II Mar 4 #15

Awwww, can't we feed them to the alligators? or to whatever lives in the bayous? niyad Mar 4 #17

Forget about it AverageOldGuy Mar 4 #18

I've done exactly that. This mean old troll isn't getting fed. Ocelot II Mar 4 #22

My advice in these situations is always - don't engage. Hit delete and go about your day. flashman13 Mar 4 #19

I did. Ocelot II Mar 4 #28

Wouldn't a good response be Quanto Magnus Mar 4 #24

I have one like that. mn9driver Mar 4 #25

DO NOT RESPOND. If you respond she wins. 617Blue Mar 4 #26

I did not respond, for exactly that reason. Ocelot II Mar 4 #27

She should check the relative standard of living and education levels of Arkansas. vs MN viva la Mar 4 #29

Delete is your friend. Clouds Passing Mar 4 #30

I used to think that not responding to people like that was the correct thing to do, you know, the higher road but Escurumbele Mar 4 #31

It's really difficult to hear such stupidity from people you respected mdbl Mar 4 #34

Afraid I wouldn't have been able to restrain myself relayerbob Mar 4 #36

Smart move. AltairIV Mar 4 #37

There is no harm in sending her factual information like the rankings of MN vrs AR. I think we should be educating Maraya1969 Mar 4 #38

Waste of time. Ocelot II Mar 4 #43

The GOP doesn't say things like, "It's a waste of time" and that is one of the reasons they keep their talking points. Maraya1969 Mar 4 #44

This isn't political, it's personal and has nothing to do with the GOP's methods. Ocelot II Mar 4 #45

Reply with facts KT2000 Mar 4 #42

remind your in-laws of the facts. SleeplessinSoCal Mar 4 #46

My grandparents, parents and family have lived in MN for their entire lives (it is a well run state with decent people). waterwatcher123 Mar 4 #47

Not responding was the correct choice. OldBaldy1701E Mar 4 #48

My MIL used to send crap like that. debsy Mar 4 #49

I'm sorry this happened to you. HeartsCanHope Mar 4 #50

My suggestion is that you should ignore this obvious provocation FakeNoose Mar 4 #51

Exactly. I haven't actually seen her or spoken with her in many years, since she left the state, Ocelot II Mar 4 #53

That email? Aussie105 Mar 4 #52

Hey, Ocelot II, you're in better company right here. calimary Thursday #54

Silence speaks a thousand words to someone who seeks affirmation. Aussie105 Thursday #55

The silence will probably drive them nuts. We're in tough times. Joinfortmill Thursday #57

But you must invite them for Christmas and endure their insults Arazi Thursday #59

Sometimes ignorring people speaks louder than words. It says "you're not worthy of my attention". appleannie1 Thursday #61

And there's nothing more annoying to a troll than being ignored. Ocelot II Thursday #62

FWIW, my son just bought a house in the Minneapolis area and decided to settle there SpankMe Thursday #63

Dang. It's so disheartening when friends and family MontanaMama Thursday #64