“Was what you wrote really necessary, or was it something better left unsaid?”
It’s a question worth asking more often — before we hit send, after we read a comment, and especially when someone online decides to share an opinion wrapped in unnecessary attitude. I found myself revisiting that question today after a comment on Facebook stopped me mid-scroll.
It reminded me of a certain type of person we’ve all encountered: the ones who are so determined to be “right,” so committed to being politically correct in the most performative way possible, that they end up behaving like… well, a donkey. Not because they’re trying to be kind or thoughtful, but because they’re trying to score points in an argument no one else is playing.
Here’s the truth: When someone is looking for something to criticize, they’ll find it. When someone is committed to misunderstanding you, they will. You could hand them a bouquet of roses and they’d complain about the thorns.
But their reaction isn’t a reflection of your character. It’s a reflection of whatever they’re carrying that day.
What is your responsibility is how you choose to respond.
Do you match their tone and escalate the moment? Do you let their comment derail your mood? Or do you pause, breathe, and ask yourself, “Is this worth my peace?”
Most of the time, it isn’t.
I’m learning — slowly, intentionally — that not every comment deserves a reply. Not every opinion needs correcting. Not every misunderstanding requires a full explanation. Sometimes the most powerful response is no response at all.
Silence isn’t weakness. It’s discernment. It’s choosing your battles. It’s protecting your joy. It’s refusing to let someone else’s bad day become your bad day.
And honestly, if someone insists on braying like a donkey, let them. You don’t have to join the chorus.
So, the next time a donkey starts braying in your direction, smile, step aside, and keep walking. You’ve got better things to do than argue with someone determined to misunderstand you.
Dadeville Experience 
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