Why do people post things,
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Again, I think it's a matter of tone, or how it's said. Different opinions add spice, to say the least. Life would be a huge bore without them. With some civility in phrasing, a good lively debate should be able to continue without problem. However, if one's emotions are so tied to a viewpoint that an opposing one brings out the troll in us, causes things like name calling and belittling the person, then I feel we indeed need to back away. And this is a shame in many cases -- an opposing viewpoint may be perfectly valid, or at least arguable, but couched in terms that just aren't appropriate.
Again, I think it's a matter of tone, or how it's said. Different opinions add spice, to say the least. Life would be a huge bore without them. With some civility in phrasing, a good lively debate should be able to continue without problem. However, if one's emotions are so tied to a viewpoint that an opposing one brings out the troll in us, causes things like name calling and belittling the person, then I feel we indeed need to back away. And this is a shame in many cases -- an opposing viewpoint may be perfectly valid, or at least arguable, but couched in terms that just aren't appropriate.
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Very good point. However, it's frustrating to answer/offer advice based upon the first post, get blasted for what you said, and then later discover the OP has edited the original post and withheld relevant information.
Really??? someone would do that?
Very good point. However, it's frustrating to answer/offer advice based upon the first post, get blasted for what you said, and then later discover the OP has edited the original post and withheld relevant information.
Really??? someone would do that?
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Really??? someone would do that?
Wow. Now this is something I have not run into.
Really??? someone would do that?
Wow. Now this is something I have not run into.
That is a tough one for me as emotional provocation is a valuable tool in a debate. Tone is also, but in a forum setting that is left to speculation or misinterpretation especially for pre internet people like me. I much prefer face to face discussions but those are not as covenient as internet forums. Unfortunately emotions are tied to passions/beliefs and are hard to suppress. And not to be a brown noser but you mods do very well 99% of the time keeping your emotions/beliefs/lifestyles out of your responses.
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Again, I think it's a matter of tone, or how it's said. Different opinions add spice, to say the least. Life would be a huge bore without them. With some civility in phrasing, a good lively debate should be able to continue without problem. However, if one's emotions are so tied to a viewpoint that an opposing one brings out the troll in us, causes things like name calling and belittling the person, then I feel we indeed need to back away. And this is a shame in many cases -- an opposing viewpoint may be perfectly valid, or at least arguable, but couched in terms that just aren't appropriate.
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Again, I think it's a matter of tone, or how it's said. Different opinions add spice, to say the least. Life would be a huge bore without them. With some civility in phrasing, a good lively debate should be able to continue without problem. However, if one's emotions are so tied to a viewpoint that an opposing one brings out the troll in us, causes things like name calling and belittling the person, then I feel we indeed need to back away. And this is a shame in many cases -- an opposing viewpoint may be perfectly valid, or at least arguable, but couched in terms that just aren't appropriate.
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Very good point. However, it's frustrating to answer/offer advice based upon the first post, get blasted for what you said, and then later discover the OP has edited the original post and withheld relevant information.
There might still be room for misinterpreting something that was said by the op. It doesen't hurt to re-read a post to make sure of the true content before responding emphatically.
One of my favorite quotes.. and I know this isen't the quote thread
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"Accept things as they are, not as you expected them to be."
X3 ChooksinChoppers!
Chickened...
I don't believe emotion is much of a tool in debate or argument. Someone who shows their feelings too easily in that setting is broadcasting their weaknesses. One might seek to manipulate the emotions of others in a debate setting... but not by revealing their own feelings. Logic and reason are the only ways to truly win an argument... unfortunately some cannot refute emotion long enough to see weak points in a premise.
In any case... debates have their time and place and most participating on a forum are looking for community and friendship as well as information
Very good point. However, it's frustrating to answer/offer advice based upon the first post, get blasted for what you said, and then later discover the OP has edited the original post and withheld relevant information.
There might still be room for misinterpreting something that was said by the op. It doesen't hurt to re-read a post to make sure of the true content before responding emphatically.
One of my favorite quotes.. and I know this isen't the quote thread
"Accept things as they are, not as you expected them to be."
X3 ChooksinChoppers!
Chickened...
I don't believe emotion is much of a tool in debate or argument. Someone who shows their feelings too easily in that setting is broadcasting their weaknesses. One might seek to manipulate the emotions of others in a debate setting... but not by revealing their own feelings. Logic and reason are the only ways to truly win an argument... unfortunately some cannot refute emotion long enough to see weak points in a premise.
In any case... debates have their time and place and most participating on a forum are looking for community and friendship as well as information
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Really??? someone would do that?
Wow. Now this is something I have not run into.
Yup, Seen it.
Imp
Really??? someone would do that?
Wow. Now this is something I have not run into.
Yup, Seen it.
Imp
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OK The main thing is...stop with the nastiness. Some people are not going to agree with culling chicks/birds, eating them, or a variety of other things. When someone post something, don't make them feel like they are so darn stupid they shouldn't be allowed a pet fly let alone some other animal.
There is honest blunt and then there is nastiness and rudeness. I know people will disagree. People will not always like what you say or validate your thoughts. I myself have posted here only to get very rude comments sent pm. If you don't like me, my breed of birds or anything else, I don't care. If you post a question, you will get responses that you may not like or agree with. It is fine to debate and say why you think something is right or wrong. But be a little more respectful.
There is honest blunt and then there is nastiness and rudeness. I know people will disagree. People will not always like what you say or validate your thoughts. I myself have posted here only to get very rude comments sent pm. If you don't like me, my breed of birds or anything else, I don't care. If you post a question, you will get responses that you may not like or agree with. It is fine to debate and say why you think something is right or wrong. But be a little more respectful.
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Wow. Now this is something I have not run into.
Yup, Seen it.
Imp
I have also seen people purposely try to get a thread closed and/or if the OP is someone they do not like or disagree with, and/or if the topic is something they disagree with.
Wow. Now this is something I have not run into.
Yup, Seen it.
Imp
I have also seen people purposely try to get a thread closed and/or if the OP is someone they do not like or disagree with, and/or if the topic is something they disagree with.
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