I attempt to be a reasonably diplomatic person most of the time (really, I do), but every now and then I just royally piss somebody off, and you know what? I’m okay with it. People may not like something I do or say, or the way I look, or that I may not answer the phone the moment it rings (or at all), or even the fact that I hate green peas. It happens. It even happens to people who literally stress and strain themselves trying desperately to please everyone at all times.
The wishy-washy people pleaser type. Don’t be one. If you are one, then stop!
Best to be yourself, even if people get angry about it. You are the only you that will ever exist, so take the opportunity to make the most of it.
Sometimes being a bit of a jerk can be a catharsis.I have spent a lot of time the last 6 years on a particular website where all we do is troll and flame each other all day.It is nominally a news and discussion site but the persona’s each person assumes tend to take on a life of their own and then the fun begins.The arguments can become heated and obscene but eventually it all falls down into laughter.After a while your “enemies” become “frenimies” (yes that is a term we use.)A certain respect grows between you and your opponents.I believe it all is a great stress release valve.So yes,sometimes not making an effort to be “liked” at all costs can lead to a better deal with others,even on a silly website.