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BillieTheBot
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It amazes me how many people refuse to join in on our little discussions because they reckon were all too intellectual for them.
Its flattering, but I really dont think thats the case. I just think it must be Clandestine with all his linkage;)
Its flattering, but I really dont think thats the case. I just think it must be Clandestine with all his linkage;)
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You should join in anyway, so long as an opinion can be backed up with at least *some* reasoning I think its interesting.
I respect people who join in, even if they might not know as much about teh subject as others, because I happen to think debating is a key skill to hold.
But I am reading Law and Politics at the end of the day:p
Same.
Most people come here to have fun, lighten up, get away from all these issues that the wold faces us with, day in, day out. So, even though some may think what you have stated, dont be fooled into thinking were all like that.
maybe it was his plan to get all the people he's talking about, to post here, so he can actually see which people actually do read the threads etc
Rainbow is right....boredom is one reason..the other is the way this forum has become now. Its not a pleasant atmosphere in here anymore..This is why i hardly ever post.
And isn't it a bit presumtous to assume people in here are "too intellectual"?
That and to see if anyone would bite.
they havent yet:(
Edit your opening statemnt and make it a bit more insulting!
Though a point I found interesting in this thread is the way people tried to demean Kermit, when they assumed him to announce himself as one of the "intellectuals". Obviously people are still tied to the "we're all equal", and therefore resort to advocating "no one shall be proud of their achievements and qualities, and speak up on those".
Nah, I was going for the arrogant look. Because some *cough*rainbow brite*cough* think Im a "self-righteous arsehole" I just wondered what the reaction would be.
*ggl*
Very very true....I find i quite strange the amount of hatred people give out here. Why do some people enjoy making a bad atmosphere?
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Oh and Baldog, I agree, everyone should speak there mind but didnt anyone ever have an upbringing with manners, general courtesy and politness ?
good plan
Maybe some of us don't get on as a lot of things are taken out o context.
I really don't want to sound sort of flowery and lets-all-live-in-harmony-without-bad-energy-ish but it strikes me that sometimes people (including me) do come off as particularly aggressive about some things.
As far as i can tell, one of the reasons this site is here is so that people can express themselves but i think a little caution is also advisory. yes? no?
Yes, I think so. Who are we really to say how people should be, even if we dont like it. I know how i'd rather be though.
Saying this, im very blunt with friends and my friends are with me, as were very comfortable. Maybe im a bit too blunt as I feel relaxed here. I try to make sure the nature of my comments are always known.
We cant change it though, can we? I am 99% sure all the haters on this site that read this, will just be infuriated even more.
I don't mind it. I don't mind people causing controversy. But I do mind people who simply won't listen, and expect me to listen to them.
But yeah, i don't think people should really be dictated to on how to behave here. probably most of the time posts that were taken as aggressive were just misunderstood.
But if you feel relaxed to the point where you feel you don't have to censure yourself then that can surely only be a good thing
I would like to have a simple answer, but my way of dealing with things is to talk them to death. to death i say! (but in a friendly, non aggressive sort of death )
The reason I dont post here much, is as my head is usually spinning from work, uni and a whole matter of other things but I think I may try and make more of an effort, as I usually enjoy it
I cant stand people who don't listen either, people who cannot and will not see other peoples points of views. Fair enough you dont have to believe what's being said but to carry on in your own little ignorant bliss is beyond belief sometimes.
Isn't this quote a bit hypocritical? i mean i do agree that people who don't listen to different views and just lock themselve up in there own wall of security can be infuriating, but by not (or being unwilling to try) understanding why they are doing it means that you are guilty of precisely what you accuse them of.
this is more of a question than an accusation, i'm just a little lame at expressing myself properly today, sorry
How I mean, is a lot of people here have set views and slate people for it, when you try to explain yourself they wont listen and not open to any offers of consideration. Me not understanding it, is because I dont live my life like that and being like that would do nothing for me. I like to experience or atleast try to understand things. I have tried to understand but I cant. Atleast I try, the difference with me is I can accept that people are like this (doesnt go to say I like it) but they are rarely accepting me.
i found that quite difficult to explain, did I make sense?
I think i got what you were saying, and i think the act of simply trying to understand someone elses point of view makes all the difference even if it doesn't seem to get you anywhere.
But i wouldn't say that you need to agree with a point of view to be able to understand it. i said this a while back but i'm going to repeat it as i feel it fits nicely: i can understand the motivations of a necrophiliac but i still wouldn't fancy having sex with a decaying corpse.
Anyway, in conclusion i think i have probably maligned you. I shall proceed to say 30 Hail Vickys in repentence. Yet how can i possibly hope to redeem myself?
I did not in anyway, fell maligned at all hun, so no need for redemption. Though, I wont refuse it
by the way, have you noticed that (rather disturbingly) we have just been having a discussion? Wouldn't kermit be proud....quick, delete the evidence