Ever since the begining of the modern era, the way people judge each other has changed considerably. Everyone has the same standard procedure for judging others - belonging!(Thanks to human nature)
If the person is in my ''friendlist'', i don't give a damn even if he/she's wrong. And we can do anything to prove him right.
This ''friendlist'' concept gives rise to a new term - REJECTION.
Being rejected by someone we like can break us into pieces from inside. And if we get rejected by someone we love, its seemingly the 'end of the world'. Rejections can also come socialy, courtesy the reality tv shows. The closer we get to the target and don't make it, the more it hurts.
These rejections are turning each one of us into a squirrel. The introvert, shy squirrel who always run away when somenone tries to come close. We are afraid that people around us may make fun of us, laugh at us or even feel disappointed due to our rejection. And you are very much right, they will!
And when it comes to personal life, once we get rejected by a particular person, we either cut-off with him/her or ignore them. And in some cases send objectionable messages just to stir them up and then cry your heart out to tell them you weren't in your senses when you send that message and that you didn't do it on purpose(actualy, you did so on purpose)
Well, the point here is, this ain't the right way. You need to be sensible and patient at the same time. Be patient, your time will come when you'll shut them all up with your work. And behave sensibly! Remember, only the one standing on the ground can see the sky, while those already up there always look down on others. Don't be some jerk who's self obssessed with what he's acheived. Keep growing.
Accept your rejection with dignity and MOVE ON! Let the other person realise what they've lost.