Same. I've been like that everywhere, though; online and in my real life. Now that I've decided I'm through with that, and will start treating people like the shit they are, I'll do much better. Maybe people will take me more seriously.
What are you talking about? Being nice does get you places but it also means you have to be assertive and know when to speak up. Be humble, never arrogant. It can be difficult but you will be at peace with yourself. Being "not nice" just makes the bite in the ass bigger once it gets you.
Well, little me never knew how to speak up. Everything has just lead to backstabbing, depressions and constantly breaking down every night by myself. I just feel like there's no need in trying to be the "nice guy" anymore, when everyone treats me like shit; like the guy you can say whatever the hell you want to, because I won't fight back.
It can take time but being nice can also mean being firm where needed. It doesn't have to mean being passive all the time. The one key point is to avoid misunderstandings and clarify as much as possible. You can be firm but don't take out on people who haven't deserved it unless uou are provoked.
I guess you're right about that. I have no plans on being the biggest asshole right away to people I don't know, or to people I like and that I actually know are there for me. But, one wrong move by anyone, and they're done. You can get a bit tired of bullshit after a while, and I've had more than enough.
As sad as it is, being nice does get you nowhere in life. The most successful people didn't get there by being "nice" to people, they got there by stepping over someone else's toes.
Putting it that way makes it seem like you know everyone case @Force_of_Nature . Which I know you don't. Fur some it might be but I'm also sure not everyone had to step on another. Being nice can get you places but it takes time and have to be wise. Being mean is easy for the most part. Anyways I encourage @xDeviousDespair to not give up. At least not entirely.