Thanks for the answer, doctor. I'll just post a short reply, as I don't really have the time to provide a longer one.

I tried the indifference tactic for three to four years. It did not work then (I felt crappy about it, pluss people could mess around with me without getting a rebuttal), and I sure as %#@&#! won't do this to myself again; someone stings me, they get a sting back. I don't really know why I am posting in this thread anymore. Guess I'm just adding my last thougths regarding this...

From experience, reckless behavior should be challenged. If not, they will see you as weak and insult you again, and again, and again... Horrible memories.