Is Ragebait Ruining Friendships? Join the Debate

Summary

In this community discussion at FriendZone | Make Friends & Chat ⋅ Active Social Fun ⋅ Chill ⋅ VC, members explore the fine line between playful banter and toxic ragebait. The conversation highlights why online roasting tactics often fail in real-life social settings and the importance of understanding boundaries. Join the server to share your thoughts on maintaining healthy friendships and navigating social interactions in an increasingly digital world.

zestyheron-77 OP

Just a thought

@zestyheron-77 Just a thought
calmpixel-59

Some playful ragebait type banter is good fun, but true ragebait is definitely for online spaces lol.

@calmpixel-59 Some playful ragebait type banter is good fun, but true ragebait is definitely for online spaces lo…
zestyheron-77 OP

Yeah because ts would NOT fly irl without somethinh else flying at your face 😭😭

@zestyheron-77 Yeah because ts would NOT fly irl without somethinh else flying at your face 😭😭
calmpixel-59

LOL exactly. Well, with longtime friends you KNOW are joking you can push it pretty far.

@calmpixel-59 LOL exactly. Well, with longtime friends you KNOW are joking you can push it pretty far.
zestyheron-77 OP

When you understand what they mean when they mean it, sure. But you'd have to REAAALLY know them for that. That takes years.

zestyheron-77 OP

Ragebait is just a term used for something people already did, and because of that it's getting way more popular for no reason

@zestyheron-77 When you understand what they mean when they mean it, sure. But you'd have to REAAALLY know them fo…
calmpixel-59

Yeah, agreed. If it's among casual friends that ain't really acceptable imo.

@calmpixel-59 Yeah, agreed. If it's among casual friends that ain't really acceptable imo.
zestyheron-77 OP

Some people get pissed too, and those kinds of people often don't take that kinda disrespect 🥀.

zestyheron-77 OP

Even if they know the other well

calmpixel-59

Fr, I got a friend / roommate like that.

calmpixel-59

He'd fight a mfer even if he knew em for 5+ years

zestyheron-77 OP

Lmao that's crazy

zestyheron-77 OP

But not unheard of, actually. I used to know a dude

zestyheron-77 OP

He's like the ultimate target for that shi bro istf he can NOT take a joke and he's literal ash 😭😭

@zestyheron-77 He's like the ultimate target for that shi bro istf he can NOT take a joke and he's literal ash 😭😭
calmpixel-59

Lol super unfortunate to be that guy, or anyone in that guy's friend group lol. My guy can take a joke, but he won't take like, disrespect from anyone.

calmpixel-59

Ex military, grew up in New York, just no tolerance for nonsense lol.

zestyheron-77 OP

"Keep your hair down, stupid."
'It wasn't even falling out??? And don't call me stupid.'

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calmpixel-59

LOL damn. Really can't take a joke.

zestyheron-77 OP

Yeah lmao

@calmpixel-59 Ex military, grew up in New York, just no tolerance for nonsense lol.
zestyheron-77 OP

Reminded me of Forrest Gump for a second lmao what are we even talking about

calmpixel-59

Lolol frfr. He's a character for sure.

zestyheron-77 OP

One of my other friends (still friends btw) was a pro at ragebait and roasting actually

zestyheron-77 OP

Those two got along like Chanel No. 5 and Mace istg

zestyheron-77 OP

Two sides of the same coin

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