calling out rude, problematic, or bigoted people on Wattpad. My interactions with these users. Feel free to send me interactions you've had if you want a platform to call them out!
They had never interacted with me before this day.
They posted a passive aggressive comment calling out a small mistake in a oneshot I wrote and posted months ago.
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I went back, told them the comment was unnecessary as it didn't need to be public, especially when it's that passive aggressive and random. I mentioned that rude comments are part of what causes burnout in writers.
(I cannot share my reply as this user has since blocked me and therefore hidden the comment thread from me)
Here was their series of replies (pics of my notifications):
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(Apologies for the mix of times, it's difficult to format screenshots of the notification page)
Not wanting to have a public debate (I've since changed my mind), I sent a private message telling them the comment was unappreciated
Here are some screenshots of that conversation:
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The final message was what really set things in and made me want to take things public. Rudeness is one thing, but ableism is just terrible. It's never okay to say things like that, and I don't think this behaviour should be tolerated in person or on this app.
Overall, this user is rude, passive aggressive, has a savior and an innocence complex, and uses disabilities as an insult.
This interaction was very unpleasant, I hope they learn from their actions.
To anyone that has had an interaction like this or has felt the same way as I do, I hope you feel better and that the other person learns and changes.
