The troll strikes back
So remember my troll date from last Monday and how I had sent him a polite but firm email saying that he really should update his photos? Of course, how could we forget? It’s not everyday that I go on an actual date these days, and with an undateable woodland creature, no less. So yes, the troll, it’s all coming back to me… actually, it had all but faded into my sordid dating past when BAM! The troll strikes back in a super-nasty email that popped into my inbox this afternoon in a fit of defensive troll rage. Dude, I really should have just taken a friend’s advice and deleted the email without ever reading it, but I’m a curious little DD, and I had to go ahead and read it, for better or for worse. And honestly, I don’t think it could have possibly been any worse!
Instead of copying and pasting the entire email (which kind of feels wrong, and plus, the thing was like 5 paragraphs long), I’ll share with you my favorite parts:
(1) He alleges that I need professional psychological help. Apparently I am so screwed up and have my own crazy ridiculous superficial agenda that I went out of my way to meet this guy, openly mock him for over an hour, and enjoy every minute of it as I belittled him into oblivion.
(2) He accuses me of announcing to the entire coffee shop that he lives with his mother. Then he adds in the caveat that a lot of people live with their parents these days and that it’s a completely normal and reasonable thing to do (which I can certainly agree with in many cases, but not his). Then, RIGHT AFTER he says that living with his parents is nothing to be ashamed of, he insists again that it wasn’t cool of me to let everyone in the shop know about it. Am I the only one who sees the flawed argument here? Dude, if you’re not ashamed of living with mommy, why would you care if the complete strangers at the next table overheard me say it? WTF?
This email has me all in a huff at the absolutely ridiculous and downright mean things he had to say about me. My email was very civil (and short, unlike the novel he sent back), and there was no need to retaliate like this, seriously. Oh, and get this: he said that the only reason I waited until Thursday to send my email (we had gone out on Monday) was that I was waiting to see if he liked me, and when I didn’t hear from him, I was disappointed and decided to lash out at him. Hello?????? Geez Louise.
Ahhhhhhhhhh, this dating drama is too much for my little heart to handle! You know how I’m too nice to people, right? Now I genuinely feel horrible that I got him all upset and hurt his feelings. I just hate doing that, and it was SO not my intention to get him all defensive like this. But COME ON, those photos did NOT look like him at all! Please! Whatever, I’m so done with this bullshit.
I obviously won’t respond to his message (what good could possibly come of it?), so I guess this is the end of this fucked up story. My online dating subscription ends tomorrow, and I’m definitely canceling it with no plans on renewing anytime soon. I’ve had it. Dating be dammed!
Now, where can I go about getting a few dozen cats?
First, I hope you’re not honestly letting his email bug you in the slightest. The guy’s got serious issues and that’s neither you fault or problem.
Sadly, lots of guys use deceptive pics (and they don’t feel guilty about it – oblivious shits that they are). But there ARE some great guys out there in online dating land. It just takes a little work to find them.
August 3rd, 2009 at 11:32 pmSimone Grant´s last blog ..The Phone Rang
HAHAHA (the cat comment)…. too hilarious.
hey, listen chick. Obviously this guy got his back all up about your email and lashed back in his little troll like fashion. I wouldn’t give him even a 2nd thought. If he was someone worth that 2nd thought he’d be someone who would be accurate with the pictures he uses to attract dates on the internet. He’s not that person. He’s also not a person worth you getting upset about. Forget him. They exist… you got unlucky enough to stumble upon one. Lucky you. I’ve stumbled upon several more than that in my dating adventures. No idea why they can’t just be honest… oh right… cuz then no one would meet them.
right? RIGHT!!
move on. get one cat only, ok? HAHAHA
August 4th, 2009 at 2:01 amGWNN
Girlwithnoname (Jackie)´s last blog ..Pushups With Kids
I know how you feel. My girlfriend and I go through some rough periods (kind of like the one we’re in at the moment), but the last thing I want is to end up back in the dating pool. No way. There’s a reason she and I have been together as long as we have; I’m extremely particular when it comes to a “match”. If we ever break up, I’m going to remain single for the rest of my natural life. Too many psychotic people.
August 4th, 2009 at 3:12 amBuddha´s last blog ..Tumblr
You know what they say about trolls… do not feed them.
August 4th, 2009 at 3:17 amDD – I wouldn’t waste your time writing back. Clearly besides new photos, this guy needs lessons on comprehending English and manners.
August 4th, 2009 at 11:35 amWas it this dude:
http://honeyandlance.com/online-dating-horror-stories
???
August 4th, 2009 at 12:45 pmHoney´s last blog ..I Met My Future Ex-Girlfriend At A Pool Party This Weekend
I agree with Tony. The email suggesting he update his photos was probably unnecessary… Some things just need a great big leaving alone.
August 4th, 2009 at 1:05 pmHolly Hoffman´s last blog ..Your touted “workaholism” isn’t a badge of honor
I’m split on this. On one hand, MAYBE you are helping him (and thus helping those poor ladies who agree to a date with him). On the other, I think it’s reasonable he’d be pissed and snap back.
I simply “favorited” a girl on a site where she could notice, and she emailed me. The problem: every one of her photos had her cuter friend in them,MORE PROMINENTLY displayed. I favorited her tiny Asian-American friend. I figured it out when she emailed me because it was a GREAT email, and I looked in more detail at her profile. I could have met her thinking it was someone else! So I emailed her and politely told her “that was one of the best emails I’ve ever seen, so I want to be honest with you rather than ignore you.” And I told her the truth: I mistook her for her friend, and wasn’t interested, but I admired her confidence in emailing me first and the creativity of her email.
I thought I was doing the “right” thing. I thought “this may actually help her to get more and better responses.” She REAMED me out for it. Even though you meant well, even though this guy is a chode, I think his response was pretty much expected. It is what it is. When someone you don’t know is giving you constructive criticism, it is hard to remain objective. Don’t feed the trolls.
August 4th, 2009 at 8:18 pmI would have to reply back with a one liner like, “sorry dude – I really was just trying to help you out.”
August 5th, 2009 at 12:06 pmErica´s last blog ..I’m supposed to do what???
hahahahahahaaha
August 6th, 2009 at 11:00 pmREPAIR MAN MAN´s last blog ..WHO AM I