I'm not exactly a confrontational person, but when people are hostile towards me, I first tend to seek some kind of reconciliation... and if that fails, I'm more likely to resort to humour than to actually insult the person.

This being said, I guess the more insulting thing I've ever said was back in middle school when a bully said something like:

"Did you come from Mongolia?" (Mongol being an insult here)

And I replied...

"No, why did you come from Ontario?" (Otário being our word for sucker )

The other kids were excited because someone finally said something to the bully he didn't expect (I was a geography geek and no one knows where Ontario is), although I have to admit this is so lame I'm actually embarrassed to share this with the world. I was 11 or 12 though.

I told someone that they had a "dried up gimp uterus" once. She couldn't have kids. I'm a pretty nice guy, but don't push my buttons if i'm tipsy and have dirt.

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Why I am not surprised none of you have said anything insulting to someone's face yet pop off with the keyboard whenever the opportunity presents itself.

Bunch of real-life pussies venting on the Internet.

I do it all of the time.The example I used was in person and in front of her boyfriend. It's one of the perks of being bigger than most people. In China I call everyone a monkey, but I am pretty sure that they don't know what it is. They know gook though. Oh the rage.

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Originally posted by OrangestO Why I am not surprised none of you have said anything insulting to someone's face yet pop off with the keyboard whenever the opportunity presents itself. Bunch of real-life pussies venting on the Internet.

So share your story.

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Originally posted by OrangestO Why I am not surprised none of you have said anything insulting to someone's face yet pop off with the keyboard whenever the opportunity presents itself. Bunch of real-life pussies venting on the Internet.

People are notably more brazen and confrontational on the internet, just as in traffic. It's probably got to do with the apparent safety when you don't run the risk of being struck in the face by your opponent, and that both on traffic and on the internet, you're not dealing with people, but with pixels and cars.

There's really nothing to tell. If I get respect, I give it right back. But if I feel slighted then I'm not a stranger to being open and honest and turning off the filter. I can be the nicest person you meet or the biggest asshole. It's up to the person conversing with me to decide that.

I guess that's what comes with being a gemini.

Getting punched in the face can be fun if you do something worthy of it.

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Originally posted by OrangestO Why I am not surprised none of you have said anything insulting to someone's face yet pop off with the keyboard whenever the opportunity presents itself. Bunch of real-life pussies venting on the Internet.

nah, i just don't hang around with abject morons IRL. have no issues insulting people at all. i just rarely feel the need.

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Originally posted by OrangestO I guess that's what comes with being a gemini.

Or, more broadly, human

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Originally posted by Lira People are notably more brazen and confrontational on the internet, just as in traffic. It's probably got to do with the apparent safety when you don't run the risk of being struck in the face by your opponent, and that both on traffic and on the internet, you're not dealing with people, but with pixels and cars.

Funny you mention that, because I do tend to lash out while I'm behind the wheel a lot (I live in Florida, what can I say).

Then again, I think about the amount of people that rage behind the wheel even more and have a gun with them. I'm no stranger to confrontation and altercation, but the thought of giving someone the finger and being met with a bullet has crossed my mind.

Whether someone deems it insulting or not, I do tend to be blunt. I know there's a time and a place for it, but sometimes stupid people are stupid people and there's no other choice but to say something offensive — whether it's witty, aggressive or sarcastic — to get your point across.