For those people with whom I have disagreements in a public spaces like this, I have a genuine openness and desire to have honest and respectful debates. Positions might or might not change, but if everyone walks away feeling that they were respected and not insulted, then I'm satisfied that something positive has come out of it.
However, if you come at me tossing around your shitty opinions like they're truisms to be taken for granted, swinging your attitude like a blind man with an axe, or are otherwise disrespectful, I will shut you down. For the keyboard warriors, that means I will light you up, embarrass you, and then block you. For those with the testicular fortitude to do it in real life... Let's just leave it at you're better off not to find out.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Tell 'em! ???
SleeplessInTexas
Level 8
Dec 24, 2018
1
Well I blocked him, so I don't think I can tell him anymore... ?
Your bravado smacks of immaturity.
CallMeDave
Level 8
Dec 24, 2018
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@Donotbelieve In particular the last part, alluding to "kicking yer ass" basically. It's what they say in 8th grade. Unfortunately some never give it up.
@Donotbelieve Well how do you know him?
@callmedave Your rash judgement smacks of apathy. Let's call it a wash. I genuinely hope for us to go forward with less judgement and more understanding toward each other (I mean that for myself as much as for you).
@donotbelieve You're my hero.
@Donotbelieve I never made any call on anyone's personality. I restrict critiques to what is said, not the person saying.
According to the Agnostic.com FAQ, if someone disrespects you, report them and the administrators may remove their account. Thus, people who wish to stay here should keep the conversation about ideas, and not about personalities.
EdEarl
Level 8
Dec 24, 2018
1
@Donotbelieve If the administrators aren't following their rules, that's not good and may result in people leaving unnecessarily. I'm not privy to many of those transactions, so have little basis for judging anyone, but I imagine various people may disagree about such judgments, just as juries sometimes cannot come to a unanimous decision.
How about you just don’t get that far. You can always not raise to the bait. Don’t answer back, that usually annoys the people.
Jolanta
Level 9
Dec 24, 2018
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Because every now and then, obnoxious people need to be made aware of their obnoxiousness. Sometimes that means ignoring them, but sometimes it means letting them have it.
@ghettophilosopher Yes I know that when you say 'letting them have it'. Do you think they do get it though? I have come across people here that go on and on about some opinion or other, they want 'proof' and when you give it to them they want more proof. In the end I just don't bother with them any more. Seems to be lovers of Donald in particular.
@Jolanta True, many are lost causes, and admittedly, this tactic is rarely effective. To be honest though, in cases like these, sometimes it's less about them and more about me. I like to consider myself a patient man (can you tell I've calmed down significantly since yesterday?) and I always strive to to be better, but I am no Dalai Lama, I am no Mohatma Ghandi, and I am no Reverend Dr. King. My patience, as does most people's, has its limits. My outburst yesterday, while indeed blustery, was the product of provocation. And if it was impetuous, it was nevertheless honest and I continue to make no apologies for it.
As a side note, it hasn't been lost on me who has responded to this post with kindness or concern, who responded with a GENUINE desire for respectful dialogue (I thank you for that), and who responded with vitriol and ridicule. Every interaction is a chance to learn something about the world and I learned something yesterday.
Some people seem to be bothered by my above statement, either due to lack of context or... I don't know, the brashness maybe. Either way, don't care. The context, if not clearly stated should be implied by the response, the same for the aggression. If you feel a way about it, well, sorry/not sorry.
Happy Holidays.
ghettophilosopher
Level 7
Dec 24, 2018
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You do you, I do me and let's strive to do or cause no harm.
jlynn37
Level 8
Dec 24, 2018
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That's the goal, but sometimes we fall off the path.
I feel that way sometimes. Welcome aboard. I expect we will be friends and allies and enemies and foes all at once. Whatever. I welcome you.
Beowulfsfriend
Level 9
Dec 24, 2018
3
Thank you for the kind words. The ability to respond to anger (directed or not) with kindness speaks volumes about a person. I tip my hat to you good sir.
I like you already.
BufftonBeotch
Level 8
Dec 24, 2018
2
Your advocacy has been much appreciated.
@ghettophilosopher Always. I am dumbfounded that I am still having to argue with these bigitiots.
There’s the Christmas spirit!!!
Now eat a damn Snickers bar and get over whatever it is you’re going on about.
SkotlandSkye
Level 8
Dec 24, 2018
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Yeah, I probably could've used one at the time.
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