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Sometimes you might getpersonally targeted. Sometimes you might getreverted. If these and other similar things happen, it's not a good idea to retaliate. Retaliation can get you in bigger trouble, especially if you've been prone to getting mad at other people on Wikipedia, and had gotten blocked for it before. And if you revert back, that 99% of the time ends up in aedit war. When you get mad on Wikipedia, or actually anywhere online, sometimes you need toback away from the horse carcass, andtake your dog for a walk. If you don't want to walk (say it's too hot/cold) try doing something else. Talk with your family, or your friends. Take a nap, or just take a break. It's just not a good idea to get mad at someone, and retaliate.
"Your revert [[1]] was completely bullshit. You need to get off Wikipedia and edit something like4chan."
If you find yourself typing something like this on Wikipedia, take a break. Discuss it more like:
Why did you revert [[2]]?