`Blocking - don't do it!
`Politics - it's IMPORTANT to be discussed...although sometimes I just observe and don't offer my opinion.
`Religion - Don't preach to me, and if you are true to your religion, don't judge others!
`Sexual orientation - Everyone should be happy.
`Bullying - Be nice!!
`Blanket statements - sometimes necessary, if your opinion does not change on a certain subject.
I have rarely been angered on here...if ever!
I have fun here...I like that!
What do these things mean for you on SH?
Jack's Pearl
2011/03/24 14:47:24
`Blocking
`Politics
`Religion
`Sexual orientation
`Bullying
`Blanket statements
To me this equals a frenzied rat race to spew hate and cruelty to others. This is mostly done by extremists on this site who only see in black and white. They are very hurt and angry people. I'm sure they have intelligent things to say that we'd be happy to listen to them, but they don't often do that. Too busy throwing punches at what they perceive to be the opposition. Participating in this type of discussion only wastes time and kills valuable brain cells.
Luckily, most of us realize that there is a lot of gray area in life. Things aren't just one way and we can discuss how to handle these issues together in a none combative way. Name calling and clustering groups of people as one is NEVER correct. It is false and pointless. It does not prove any sort of argument whatsoever. Sticking to the facts of the situation does. Don't get slamming others confused as fact. You would be wrong.
Finally, the truth is none of us like to be pigeon holed into a mold that does not fit. And none of us like to be bashed for our thoughts. Most of us are completely respectful in expressing our beliefs and are still bashed. On this site, that is really nuts, because the site is all about opinions. I do believe in the blocking feature to protect from stalking type abusers, but those should be turned in and SH will take care of it. I don't believe in using blocking to hush entire groups of people simply because they express and opinion I do not like. That is abuse of the feature.
To conclude, I hope we can start here and in other posts, with intelligent conversation. I hope we can bridge gaps between groups and find come common ground. And if you can't, leave it be. Just walk away, Why make a SH drama out of it? You are most important. Don't let yourself get risen to that level of anger. Do better for yourself.
Any thoughts?
`Politics
`Religion
`Sexual orientation
`Bullying
`Blanket statements
To me this equals a frenzied rat race to spew hate and cruelty to others. This is mostly done by extremists on this site who only see in black and white. They are very hurt and angry people. I'm sure they have intelligent things to say that we'd be happy to listen to them, but they don't often do that. Too busy throwing punches at what they perceive to be the opposition. Participating in this type of discussion only wastes time and kills valuable brain cells.
Luckily, most of us realize that there is a lot of gray area in life. Things aren't just one way and we can discuss how to handle these issues together in a none combative way. Name calling and clustering groups of people as one is NEVER correct. It is false and pointless. It does not prove any sort of argument whatsoever. Sticking to the facts of the situation does. Don't get slamming others confused as fact. You would be wrong.
Finally, the truth is none of us like to be pigeon holed into a mold that does not fit. And none of us like to be bashed for our thoughts. Most of us are completely respectful in expressing our beliefs and are still bashed. On this site, that is really nuts, because the site is all about opinions. I do believe in the blocking feature to protect from stalking type abusers, but those should be turned in and SH will take care of it. I don't believe in using blocking to hush entire groups of people simply because they express and opinion I do not like. That is abuse of the feature.
To conclude, I hope we can start here and in other posts, with intelligent conversation. I hope we can bridge gaps between groups and find come common ground. And if you can't, leave it be. Just walk away, Why make a SH drama out of it? You are most important. Don't let yourself get risen to that level of anger. Do better for yourself.
Any thoughts?
Top Opinion
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**Bessie** 2011/03/24 15:09:44
`Politics- Boring
`Religion- Not me
`Sexual orientation- We R Who We R
`Bullying- they aren't like that in real life and they think they are cool
`Blanket statements- What?
Just don't get your hopes up that the bullying is going to stop. Stupidity does not recognize stupidity.
Politics - Some questions I can't resist. I don't argue with anyone, wasted time.
Religion - I have mine, you have yours, no problem.
Sexual Orientation - None of my business, no judgement.
Bullying - Ignorant and cowardly, especially done on the internet anonymously.
Blanket Statements - Too much like labeling... I don't like it, I try not to do it.
`Politics - There are to many people who really don't have a clue about the people they elect and who owns their votes in congress.
`Religion - Pro or con, if you can't accept both, your are a wacko!
Sexual orientation - To each his own.
`Bullying - It's not necessary and you might just get pimp slapped or worse...
`Blanket statements - Rote has no place in an open mind.
I enjoy a challenge but, I do not suffer fools well...
Politics-I try to stay out of them if I stumble and comment I usually feel foolish because people get MEAN! Oh well this is a site for comment and attacking them is unnecessary. What have you got to prove except you NEED something along the lines of a good work out!
Religion- It is mine and I will respect yours dont try to convert me I like to learn about other people's beliefs tho.
Sexual orientation- It is a persons decision mind your own bidnes,s Im pretty sure everyone has them!
Bullying- Somebody needs something! UGH a life ,sex, a good work out?
Blanket statements- If one does want to be specific so be it! We dont need anybody on here whining and complaining about personal freedom
Politics- I read em, but don't comment!
Religion- everyone is entitled to their own opinion
Sexual Orientation- everyone has one!
Bullying- Now that's just childish and mean!
Blanket statements- try to avoid!
`Politics -- Conservatives own it, 90% of them push down liberals, dont even give em a chance
`Religion -- I say Christianity and Atheism are the top
`Sexual orientation -- 50/50 for gays\against gays
`Bullying -- If you don't agree with someone.
`Blanket statements -- uncalled for.
As for me:
Blocking -- A no no. I don't block
Politics -- Conservative
Religion -- Christian
Bullying -- A big no no. Why do it? Just why?
Blanket Statements -- Try to avoid, but everybody uses them.