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In reply to the discussion: For Those Who Don't Feel 'Counter-Bullying' is "Appropriate"; [View all]The Doctor.
(17,266 posts)29. Bullying is chronic harassment and intimidation against a weaker person.
It's a very fine distinction, I'll grant, but once you resort to their tactics, it's not 'bullying' as you've balanced the 'relationship'.
Bullying is an imbalanced relationship. Fighting back is 'fighting back', not 'bullying'.
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Please explain for the rest of us how to "ignore" being physically attacked. (nt)
Posteritatis
May 2012
#60
Wow. That you could even imagine that the bullying of the Bush Administration
The Doctor.
May 2012
#35
Actually the Neocons bullied this country into two wars because NO ONE stood up to them.
sabrina 1
May 2012
#55
No, it's not 'verifiable' to those who cannot understand the science behind it.
The Doctor.
May 2012
#86
maybe. but insulting everyone who dares disagree with you does nothing more than make you look
dionysus
May 2012
#95
It's unfortunate that sinking to 'animal' behavior is the only thing that tends to work.
The Doctor.
May 2012
#23
I disagree with the term counter-bullying. A credible "deterrent" is sufficient to stop a bully.
Selatius
May 2012
#20
Saying "I love you" while getting your head dunked in a toilet is not very effective. (nt)
jeff47
May 2012
#69
I wouldn't call it "counter-bullying". I just call it "taking up for myself" and you are correct....
phleshdef
May 2012
#52
There is a profound difference between force and violence. Force is appropriate.
WriteWrong
May 2012
#94