Why are some people so damn mean?
541032
who hurt you? who made you cry?
743854
You did right,\nthe reason these people treat others like a**holes is because they don't get a taste of their own medicine, they think others are too scared. good on you, it proves that.....REVENGE IS A DISH, BEST SERVED COLD!!
1002812
You nearly made me cry!! it makes me so mad to think of how nasty people are!  Forget those people they are worth the dirt on your shoes!! There are plenty of nice people out there who arent judgmental!  You do seem like a lovely person - keep you chin up, know its hard but you know the saying what doesnt kill us makes us stronger
31873
baby, some people are just plain mean. they are not good people and you should not take their character flaws personally. try not to take it to heart. ignore them if possible. some people outgrow meanness and see the error of their ways and become good people, others, i'm sorry to say, leave this world as mean as the lived. don't be one of them! be one of the good guys. hang in there. you'll end up the better person.
559928
People are cruel, heartless creatures that like to pick on people different than them.  If they see them as less than them or weaker, they move in for the kill to make themselves feel bigger and better.  Low self-esteem...too much esteem.  Jerks!
631777
If it's deserved ? Boy somebody is taking this way too seriously. Try to have a little fun with it . I personally don't know why either, if I had to guess I would say it's because alot of people aren't very nice, or considerate, and misery loves company. People are very competitive by nature and unfortunately would rather win alone than to cross the line hand in hand with their fellow people. But that's just me.
788055
When you say, "mean for no reason," I assume you mean without provocation from their victims.  I think the bottom line is because they never learned to respect other people.  Beyond that, there are countless specific reasons. Some could have a mental illness, others may have been taught to be cruel, either by example or through a cult or religion (Hitler, Pol Pot, Torquemada), and even others could do it out of fear, thinking that if they victimize, they won't be victimized themselves.  But as I said, the bottom line is that they never learned the golden rule, which is to treat others as you wish to be treated.  People are naturally selfish and have to be shown early in life the value of empathy and compassion.  And if you don't know that, you haven't spent much time around babies.  :)
536876
I don't necessarily believe that people are mean.  What I do believe is that people are scared and when you are scared you will do anything to protect yourself and the ones you love. We live in a fear based society. Fear is a very powerful emotion and I believe it manifests into what some may call "meanness".
401532
because they are nasty and evil sometimes
981972
I don't know why, but it seems that there are many people who simply enjoy hurting others.  I suspect it stems from them feeling powerless and insecure, so they get a small charge to their own egos when they can make someone else feel bad. \n\n There are, also, others who simply take advantage of people - they see goodness and kindness as a kind of weakness they can exploit for their own means.\n\nDon't let this turn YOU bitter, though.  Remember to tell yourself that those people, in the end, will suffer for it when they find they lack solid, real and loving friendships in their lives.
467349
Because theyre uncomfortable with themselves deep down and make up for it by hurting other people and being mean. Its really stupid, but they dont realize it alot of the time.\n\n\n\nPeace
586808
cause they have no respect for themselves or others
1168487
Maybe pressure from other people to abide by social norms. So many times when someone does something rude or offensive, people just let it slide. No one confronts them about it. Maybe if everytime someone did something rude they got called on it, they'd think twice and be more respectful next time.
1125006
Who knows? I try to be nice and friendly to everybody,but some people are just plain nasty.
198001
People who are etremely rude for no reason. I also hate bullies.
442755
Because they're bad people.
749536
That sucks. Some people are just mean and have nothing better to do than report others for silly things. I think it makes them feel superior. Sorry they took out their frustrated lives on you.