How much growth have you accomplished when your first reaction is to lash out against the person who has a different opinion than you? Discussion and debate are great but one must keep their responses respectful to be taken seriously. Anybody can call names and pass judgment but your opinion must have reason behind it to be valid. The reason can then be further debated. What happens in most of these so called discussions is that people tend to hurt people they don't agree with by calling them names and the discussion turns into a fight. There is a wide line between a discussion and fighting.
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I know that you can block certain people, but from what I understand, that just blocks you from viewing their responses.
What if it was possible to set up your profile to block certain people from responding to threads you originate, similar to what you can do with blogs?
Just an idea. Then if you don't want to hear from my shaggy butt, you don't hafta.
Also, I guess I don't understand how Private Topics work...anyone care to share their vast knowledge with me?
What if it was possible to set up your profile to block certain people from responding to threads you originate, similar to what you can do with blogs?
Just an idea. Then if you don't want to hear from my shaggy butt, you don't hafta.
Also, I guess I don't understand how Private Topics work...anyone care to share their vast knowledge with me?
I know that you can block certain people, but from what I understand, that just blocks you from viewing their responses.
What if it was possible to set up your profile to block certain people from responding to threads you originate, similar to what you can do with blogs?
Just an idea. Then if you don't want to hear from my shaggy butt, you don't hafta.
Also, I guess I don't understand how Private Topics work...anyone care to share their vast knowledge with me?
What if it was possible to set up your profile to block certain people from responding to threads you originate, similar to what you can do with blogs?
Just an idea. Then if you don't want to hear from my shaggy butt, you don't hafta.
Also, I guess I don't understand how Private Topics work...anyone care to share their vast knowledge with me?
I know that you can block certain people, but from what I understand, that just blocks you from viewing their responses.
What if it was possible to set up your profile to block certain people from responding to threads you originate, similar to what you can do with blogs?
Just an idea. Then if you don't want to hear from my shaggy butt, you don't hafta.
Also, I guess I don't understand how Private Topics work...anyone care to share their vast knowledge with me?
What if it was possible to set up your profile to block certain people from responding to threads you originate, similar to what you can do with blogs?
Just an idea. Then if you don't want to hear from my shaggy butt, you don't hafta.
Also, I guess I don't understand how Private Topics work...anyone care to share their vast knowledge with me?
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>beyerdug</b></i>
How much growth have you accomplished when your first reaction is to lash out against the person who has a different opinion than you? Discussion and debate are great but one must keep their responses respectful to be taken seriously...
...people tend to hurt people they don't agree with by calling them names and the discussion turns into a fight.
</end quote></div>
If you've cared to read any of my posts in topics that are controversial, I try to be as cordial as I can in my first reply. I get snotty when someone gets snotty with me. Knee-jerk reaction, and I've always been that way. I always try to get my point across as peacefully as I can without losing my gusto on the subject. If someone bites me for it, I bite back. Simple as that. And I have never, EVER, called someone a name even if the idea is right on the tip of my tongue. I'm speaking only for myself, of course...
How much growth have you accomplished when your first reaction is to lash out against the person who has a different opinion than you? Discussion and debate are great but one must keep their responses respectful to be taken seriously...
...people tend to hurt people they don't agree with by calling them names and the discussion turns into a fight.
</end quote></div>
If you've cared to read any of my posts in topics that are controversial, I try to be as cordial as I can in my first reply. I get snotty when someone gets snotty with me. Knee-jerk reaction, and I've always been that way. I always try to get my point across as peacefully as I can without losing my gusto on the subject. If someone bites me for it, I bite back. Simple as that. And I have never, EVER, called someone a name even if the idea is right on the tip of my tongue. I'm speaking only for myself, of course...
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>beyerdug</b></i>
How much growth have you accomplished when your first reaction is to lash out against the person who has a different opinion than you? Discussion and debate are great but one must keep their responses respectful to be taken seriously...
...people tend to hurt people they don't agree with by calling them names and the discussion turns into a fight.
</end quote></div>
If you've cared to read any of my posts in topics that are controversial, I try to be as cordial as I can in my first reply. I get snotty when someone gets snotty with me. Knee-jerk reaction, and I've always been that way. I always try to get my point across as peacefully as I can without losing my gusto on the subject. If someone bites me for it, I bite back. Simple as that. And I have never, EVER, called someone a name even if the idea is right on the tip of my tongue. I'm speaking only for myself, of course...
How much growth have you accomplished when your first reaction is to lash out against the person who has a different opinion than you? Discussion and debate are great but one must keep their responses respectful to be taken seriously...
...people tend to hurt people they don't agree with by calling them names and the discussion turns into a fight.
</end quote></div>
If you've cared to read any of my posts in topics that are controversial, I try to be as cordial as I can in my first reply. I get snotty when someone gets snotty with me. Knee-jerk reaction, and I've always been that way. I always try to get my point across as peacefully as I can without losing my gusto on the subject. If someone bites me for it, I bite back. Simple as that. And I have never, EVER, called someone a name even if the idea is right on the tip of my tongue. I'm speaking only for myself, of course...
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>beyerdug</b></i>
How much growth have you accomplished when your first reaction is to lash out against the person who has a different opinion than you? Discussion and debate are great but one must keep their responses respectful to be taken seriously...
...people tend to hurt people they don't agree with by calling them names and the discussion turns into a fight.
</end quote></div>
If you've cared to read any of my posts in topics that are controversial, I try to be as cordial as I can in my first reply. I get snotty when someone gets snotty with me. Knee-jerk reaction, and I've always been that way. I always try to get my point across as peacefully as I can without losing my gusto on the subject. If someone bites me for it, I bite back. Simple as that. And I have never, EVER, called someone a name even if the idea is right on the tip of my tongue. I'm speaking only for myself, of course...
How much growth have you accomplished when your first reaction is to lash out against the person who has a different opinion than you? Discussion and debate are great but one must keep their responses respectful to be taken seriously...
...people tend to hurt people they don't agree with by calling them names and the discussion turns into a fight.
</end quote></div>
If you've cared to read any of my posts in topics that are controversial, I try to be as cordial as I can in my first reply. I get snotty when someone gets snotty with me. Knee-jerk reaction, and I've always been that way. I always try to get my point across as peacefully as I can without losing my gusto on the subject. If someone bites me for it, I bite back. Simple as that. And I have never, EVER, called someone a name even if the idea is right on the tip of my tongue. I'm speaking only for myself, of course...
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>beyerdug</b></i>
How much growth have you accomplished when your first reaction is to lash out against the person who has a different opinion than you? Discussion and debate are great but one must keep their responses respectful to be taken seriously. Anybody can call names and pass judgment but your opinion must have reason behind it to be valid. The reason can then be further debated. What happens in most of these so called discussions is that people tend to hurt people they don't agree with by calling them names and the discussion turns into a fight. There is a wide line between a discussion and fighting.</end quote></div>
Ummm...hang on a minute, you love this moral high ground stuff.
this was YOUR reply to my thread.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote> 05/15/2007 03:00 PM
beyerdug
Posts: 82
Joined: 04/16/2006
Perhaps we should have a license for posting on the forum. The first rule would be that you have to know how to spell licensing. Then we could do away with all the negative and disrespectful posts.
Just an idea that popped into my silly head.
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</end quote></div>
I lash out at people with differing opinions...how could I?, you haven't given an opinion.
How much growth have you accomplished when your first reaction is to lash out against the person who has a different opinion than you? Discussion and debate are great but one must keep their responses respectful to be taken seriously. Anybody can call names and pass judgment but your opinion must have reason behind it to be valid. The reason can then be further debated. What happens in most of these so called discussions is that people tend to hurt people they don't agree with by calling them names and the discussion turns into a fight. There is a wide line between a discussion and fighting.</end quote></div>
Ummm...hang on a minute, you love this moral high ground stuff.
this was YOUR reply to my thread.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote> 05/15/2007 03:00 PM
beyerdug
Posts: 82
Joined: 04/16/2006
Perhaps we should have a license for posting on the forum. The first rule would be that you have to know how to spell licensing. Then we could do away with all the negative and disrespectful posts.
Just an idea that popped into my silly head.
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</end quote></div>
I lash out at people with differing opinions...how could I?, you haven't given an opinion.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>beyerdug</b></i>
How much growth have you accomplished when your first reaction is to lash out against the person who has a different opinion than you? Discussion and debate are great but one must keep their responses respectful to be taken seriously. Anybody can call names and pass judgment but your opinion must have reason behind it to be valid. The reason can then be further debated. What happens in most of these so called discussions is that people tend to hurt people they don't agree with by calling them names and the discussion turns into a fight. There is a wide line between a discussion and fighting.</end quote></div>
Ummm...hang on a minute, you love this moral high ground stuff.
this was YOUR reply to my thread.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote> 05/15/2007 03:00 PM
beyerdug
Posts: 82
Joined: 04/16/2006
Perhaps we should have a license for posting on the forum. The first rule would be that you have to know how to spell licensing. Then we could do away with all the negative and disrespectful posts.
Just an idea that popped into my silly head.
-------------------------
</end quote></div>
I lash out at people with differing opinions...how could I?, you haven't given an opinion.
How much growth have you accomplished when your first reaction is to lash out against the person who has a different opinion than you? Discussion and debate are great but one must keep their responses respectful to be taken seriously. Anybody can call names and pass judgment but your opinion must have reason behind it to be valid. The reason can then be further debated. What happens in most of these so called discussions is that people tend to hurt people they don't agree with by calling them names and the discussion turns into a fight. There is a wide line between a discussion and fighting.</end quote></div>
Ummm...hang on a minute, you love this moral high ground stuff.
this was YOUR reply to my thread.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote> 05/15/2007 03:00 PM
beyerdug
Posts: 82
Joined: 04/16/2006
Perhaps we should have a license for posting on the forum. The first rule would be that you have to know how to spell licensing. Then we could do away with all the negative and disrespectful posts.
Just an idea that popped into my silly head.
-------------------------
</end quote></div>
I lash out at people with differing opinions...how could I?, you haven't given an opinion.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>beyerdug</b></i>
How much growth have you accomplished when your first reaction is to lash out against the person who has a different opinion than you? Discussion and debate are great but one must keep their responses respectful to be taken seriously. Anybody can call names and pass judgment but your opinion must have reason behind it to be valid. The reason can then be further debated. What happens in most of these so called discussions is that people tend to hurt people they don't agree with by calling them names and the discussion turns into a fight. There is a wide line between a discussion and fighting.</end quote></div>
Ummm...hang on a minute, you love this moral high ground stuff.
this was YOUR reply to my thread.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote> 05/15/2007 03:00 PM
beyerdug
Posts: 82
Joined: 04/16/2006
Perhaps we should have a license for posting on the forum. The first rule would be that you have to know how to spell licensing. Then we could do away with all the negative and disrespectful posts.
Just an idea that popped into my silly head.
-------------------------
</end quote></div>
I lash out at people with differing opinions...how could I?, you haven't given an opinion.
How much growth have you accomplished when your first reaction is to lash out against the person who has a different opinion than you? Discussion and debate are great but one must keep their responses respectful to be taken seriously. Anybody can call names and pass judgment but your opinion must have reason behind it to be valid. The reason can then be further debated. What happens in most of these so called discussions is that people tend to hurt people they don't agree with by calling them names and the discussion turns into a fight. There is a wide line between a discussion and fighting.</end quote></div>
Ummm...hang on a minute, you love this moral high ground stuff.
this was YOUR reply to my thread.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote> 05/15/2007 03:00 PM
beyerdug
Posts: 82
Joined: 04/16/2006
Perhaps we should have a license for posting on the forum. The first rule would be that you have to know how to spell licensing. Then we could do away with all the negative and disrespectful posts.
Just an idea that popped into my silly head.
-------------------------
</end quote></div>
I lash out at people with differing opinions...how could I?, you haven't given an opinion.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lynda</b></i>
I know that you can block certain people, but from what I understand, that just blocks you from viewing their responses.
What if it was possible to set up your profile to block certain people from responding to threads you originate, similar to what you can do with blogs?
Just an idea. Then if you don't want to hear from my shaggy butt, you don't hafta.
Also, I guess I don't understand how Private Topics work...anyone care to share their vast knowledge with me?</end quote></div>
This is a wonderful plan for the webmaster.
I know that you can block certain people, but from what I understand, that just blocks you from viewing their responses.
What if it was possible to set up your profile to block certain people from responding to threads you originate, similar to what you can do with blogs?
Just an idea. Then if you don't want to hear from my shaggy butt, you don't hafta.
Also, I guess I don't understand how Private Topics work...anyone care to share their vast knowledge with me?</end quote></div>
This is a wonderful plan for the webmaster.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lynda</b></i>
I know that you can block certain people, but from what I understand, that just blocks you from viewing their responses.
What if it was possible to set up your profile to block certain people from responding to threads you originate, similar to what you can do with blogs?
Just an idea. Then if you don't want to hear from my shaggy butt, you don't hafta.
Also, I guess I don't understand how Private Topics work...anyone care to share their vast knowledge with me?</end quote></div>
This is a wonderful plan for the webmaster.
I know that you can block certain people, but from what I understand, that just blocks you from viewing their responses.
What if it was possible to set up your profile to block certain people from responding to threads you originate, similar to what you can do with blogs?
Just an idea. Then if you don't want to hear from my shaggy butt, you don't hafta.
Also, I guess I don't understand how Private Topics work...anyone care to share their vast knowledge with me?</end quote></div>
This is a wonderful plan for the webmaster.
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lynda</b></i>
I know that you can block certain people, but from what I understand, that just blocks you from viewing their responses.
What if it was possible to set up your profile to block certain people from responding to threads you originate, similar to what you can do with blogs?
Just an idea. Then if you don't want to hear from my shaggy butt, you don't hafta.
Also, I guess I don't understand how Private Topics work...anyone care to share their vast knowledge with me?</end quote></div>
This is a wonderful plan for the webmaster.
I know that you can block certain people, but from what I understand, that just blocks you from viewing their responses.
What if it was possible to set up your profile to block certain people from responding to threads you originate, similar to what you can do with blogs?
Just an idea. Then if you don't want to hear from my shaggy butt, you don't hafta.
Also, I guess I don't understand how Private Topics work...anyone care to share their vast knowledge with me?</end quote></div>
This is a wonderful plan for the webmaster.
kayleesgrandma
New member
No, no Risa, I think this is a bad idea. If you post a thread in the forum, people should be allowed to respond. If you don't like what they say, you can respond, or not. To block people because they tick you off, or don't respond the way you want is defeating the purpose of posting. If that is how you want it--make a blog, not a posting on the forum.
kayleesgrandma
New member
No, no Risa, I think this is a bad idea. If you post a thread in the forum, people should be allowed to respond. If you don't like what they say, you can respond, or not. To block people because they tick you off, or don't respond the way you want is defeating the purpose of posting. If that is how you want it--make a blog, not a posting on the forum.
kayleesgrandma
New member
No, no Risa, I think this is a bad idea. If you post a thread in the forum, people should be allowed to respond. If you don't like what they say, you can respond, or not. To block people because they tick you off, or don't respond the way you want is defeating the purpose of posting. If that is how you want it--make a blog, not a posting on the forum.
kayleesgrandma
New member
Good grief!!! You didn't attack Vampy, people need to go back and re-read what you wrote!!!!!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">