Babies cry over little things, because everything bad that happens to them, is literally the worst thing that's ever happened.

I'd argue this has a lot to do with you. You decided to respond to me, you have strong feelings about the subject because it's something you've thought about and related to. If anything this whole comment chain has everything to do with you. In a way I feel you're mostly upset not just because I called OP out but because I take away from this thread, which you have a strong emotional opinion on. If I take away from the thread it may make you feel like I'm saying your own thoughts or opinions are invalid.

I also have to say I don't really appreciate being told be a "decent" person. People's ideas on what defines decent tend to be different. Just like in my opinion decent people usually don't go around passively agressively telling people what to do because something strikes a nerve with them. Especially with phrases like "Congratulations. Feel better?" and "Be a decent person. Don't do this again."

If anything you come off extremely condescending yourself. In your own words "Lack of compassion just makes you an asshole." Even if I was having a bad day and this theoretically did make me feel better, you wouldn't have been extending me compassion in the first place.

Might I suggest next time trying to politely approach someone who does something you dislike? Try "You know, two people can have the same idea. I don't understand why you went out of your way to post that."

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