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FakeNoose

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51. My suggestion is that you should ignore this obvious provocation

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 09:53 PM

11 hrs ago

This is someone you have no reason to interact with, and she's trying to provoke a fight for her own amusement. (or maybe worse) Don't fall for this, just let it go.

Maybe even think about changing your email address to something she'll never discover. You're bigger than this. And after all, it could just as easily be some kind of awful spam from rightwing trolls.

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So I just got this email from an in-law: [View all] Ocelot II 22 hrs ago OP

She got away from black people by moving to Arkansas? Norrrm 22 hrs ago #1

She's in the northern part of the state in a county that's about 1% minority. Ocelot II 22 hrs ago #2

Sundown town, eh? Norrrm 17 hrs ago #39

Fraud is a crime and should be handled in a court of law Walleye 22 hrs ago #3

The fraud in question has been handled in court and a bunch of people Ocelot II 22 hrs ago #5

Well, it's stupid and Republican to blame all Somali refugees for crimes of a few Walleye 21 hrs ago #10

Those are two good facts. I'd send it. CrispyQ 22 hrs ago #4

I'm ignoring it, which will probably bug her more than any response I could provide. Ocelot II 22 hrs ago #7

Remember George Bernard Shaw Randomthought 21 hrs ago #23

You can't fix stupid. Katinfl 17 hrs ago #40

Dear Ocelot UpInArms 22 hrs ago #6

Sorry, but your response was appropriate. pandr32 21 hrs ago #8

My final response was no response at all except to delete the email. Ocelot II 21 hrs ago #9

Being a void to her vindictive posts is a good choice IMO irisblue 21 hrs ago #12

Sometimes silence is the very best Fuck You. Ocelot II 21 hrs ago #14

You consider creating a file to transfer her hate screeds to? irisblue 21 hrs ago #20

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

I'm sorry for your disappointment. pandr32 21 hrs ago #13

The best choice! niyad 21 hrs ago #16

Based on my own life, Dear_Prudence 20 hrs ago #32

LOL popsdenver 20 hrs ago #33

Good one blue_jay 9 hrs ago #56

If she ever asks you if you read the email, tell it it's probably in your Spam folder. nt Ilsa 20 hrs ago #35

You absolutely did the right thing. Katinfl 17 hrs ago #41

Yes, don't feed the trolls BWdem4life 21 hrs ago #11

The trolls that should be fed the least are the ones you know. Ocelot II 21 hrs ago #15

Awwww, can't we feed them to the alligators? or to whatever lives in the bayous? niyad 21 hrs ago #17

Forget about it AverageOldGuy 21 hrs ago #18

I've done exactly that. This mean old troll isn't getting fed. Ocelot II 21 hrs ago #22

My advice in these situations is always - don't engage. Hit delete and go about your day. flashman13 21 hrs ago #19

I did. Ocelot II 21 hrs ago #28

Wouldn't a good response be Quanto Magnus 21 hrs ago #24

I have one like that. mn9driver 21 hrs ago #25

DO NOT RESPOND. If you respond she wins. 617Blue 21 hrs ago #26

I did not respond, for exactly that reason. Ocelot II 21 hrs ago #27

She should check the relative standard of living and education levels of Arkansas. vs MN viva la 21 hrs ago #29

Delete is your friend. Clouds Passing 20 hrs ago #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 20 hrs ago #31

It's really difficult to hear such stupidity from people you respected mdbl 20 hrs ago #34

Afraid I wouldn't have been able to restrain myself relayerbob 19 hrs ago #36

Smart move. AltairIV 19 hrs ago #37

There is no harm in sending her factual information like the rankings of MN vrs AR. I think we should be educating Maraya1969 18 hrs ago #38

Waste of time. Ocelot II 16 hrs ago #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 16 hrs ago #44

This isn't political, it's personal and has nothing to do with the GOP's methods. Ocelot II 16 hrs ago #45

Reply with facts KT2000 17 hrs ago #42

remind your in-laws of the facts. SleeplessinSoCal 16 hrs ago #46

My grandparents, parents and family have lived in MN for their entire lives (it is a well run state with decent people). waterwatcher123 16 hrs ago #47

Not responding was the correct choice. OldBaldy1701E 15 hrs ago #48

My MIL used to send crap like that. debsy 15 hrs ago #49

I'm sorry this happened to you. HeartsCanHope 14 hrs ago #50

My suggestion is that you should ignore this obvious provocation FakeNoose 11 hrs ago #51

Exactly. I haven't actually seen her or spoken with her in many years, since she left the state, Ocelot II 11 hrs ago #53

That email? Aussie105 11 hrs ago #52

Hey, Ocelot II, you're in better company right here. calimary 9 hrs ago #54

Silence speaks a thousand words to someone who seeks affirmation. Aussie105 9 hrs ago #55

The silence will probably drive them nuts. We're in tough times. Joinfortmill 1 hr ago #57