1. Everyone is entitled to their opinion about the things…
““1. Everyone is entitled to their opinion about the things they read (or watch, or listen to, or taste, or whatever). They’re also entitled to express them online. 2. Sometimes those opinions will be ones you don’t like. 3. Sometimes those opinions won’t be very nice. 4. The people expressing those may be (but are not always) assholes. 5. However, if your solution to this “problem” is to vex, annoy, threaten or harrass them, you are almost certainly a bigger asshole. 6. You may also be twelve. 7. You are not responsible for anyone else’s actions or karma, but you are responsible for your own. 8. So leave them alone and go about your own life." [ Bad Reviews: I Can Handle Them, and So Should You (Blog post, July 17, 2012)]””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Expressing opinions online is a right, but responding with harassment escalates conflict and reflects poorly on the responder.
In simple terms: Online opinions are fine; harassing is not.
Key Takeaway
Avoid harassment, respect discourse.
Themes
digital etiquette
responsibility
free speech
online behavior
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- social media debates
- comment sections
- forum discussions
Key Concepts
civility
self‑control
community standards
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle disagreeable opinions?
- What boundaries protect healthy dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Not all harassers are obvious; intent can be ambiguous.