Whenever tastes come up, I feel like I’m the one who’s wrong.
When I talk online with people who like different things, I find myself reopening the comments even after I’ve shared my opinion.
Scenes
- I keep rereading what I said — I shared my opinion on a post where people had different tastes. Every time I reopen the comments, I start wondering if I was wrong.
- A different opinion isn’t an attack — When we like different things, we see them differently. That alone doesn’t mean either of us is wrong.
- The comments turn personal — A comment asking for reasons is different from one mocking you. When the mockery continues, a debate about taste can become harassment.
- Try writing just one sentence — If you opened the comments tonight, try writing down your opinion and the other person’s mockery separately. Sorting them out may help you see more clearly whether you want to reply now.
- Our tastes are still different — You can stand by your opinion without changing the other person’s taste. If personal attacks keep happening, then it’s time to look separately at how to stay safe.
Stories by Suho
- Suho
- I’m out for a walk when someone I don’t know starts a video call.
- On the way to work, I wonder who to tell.
- A gift comes every payday
- Someone I’d seen online was standing outside my home.
- I keep thinking about that call after the work dinner.
- After work, I’m standing at the door, and I need to change who can see my account.
- After my appointment, an offer to work together came in.
- I check the hate comments again, even after putting my child to bed.