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~Tropical Punch 19~ · 02-01-2003, 11:10 AM

Can we all just disagree agreeingly (sp?)? i mean I swear in almost every post people put each other down and say bad things. Can't we just respect everyone elses opinions without blowing up in their faces? I am not being hypocritical about this issue becasue I do realize I ahve been doing the same thing. i am sick of it though.

Mossopp · 02-01-2003, 12:27 PM

I wouldn't say that every post turns into an arguement but you are correct in-so-far-as there have been quite a few disagreements of late. However, I think that when we are discussing political issues and national issues and war and suchlike then it's enevitable that not everyone is gonna see eye-to-eye.
I admit that I have been guilty of losing it with a few people recently. I called a couple of people stupid names which I regret cos I don't need to stoop that low. I just get rattled when people don't think and just believe something cos they think it's expected of them. I also get mad when people don't respect my nationality and the fact that it's important to me (and it's even more important to me here, in the context of this board, because I am the only Scottish person here).

dawsongirl · 02-01-2003, 04:32 PM

I think as long as the argument is constructive, it's okay, but name-calling and the like are a bit elementary school.

LucyFan · 02-01-2003, 04:39 PM

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Originally posted by Rudy and Kenny4eva
Can we all just disagree agreeingly (sp?)? i mean I swear in almost every post people put each other down and say bad things. Can't we just respect everyone elses opinions without blowing up in their faces? I am not being hypocritical about this issue becasue I do realize I ahve been doing the same thing. i am sick of it though.

I agree. I have lost some interest in this place because of the name-calling and what not. It seems like I post less and less as each month passes by.

TJL · 02-01-2003, 05:01 PM

Sometimes, when someone has strong feelings about a topic, they have little tolerance for someone with a different opinion onthe subject. That can lead to lots of hurt feelings. I have been guilty of that, as have others around here.

We're all decent folks here, I'm sure our differences can be worked out.

Chocoholic · 02-01-2003, 05:11 PM

it bugs me when people can't accept the fact that not everyone agrees with them. Politics, social issues, and stuff like that are definitely going to bring arguements, and as long as the disagreements are construchtive, it's OK.I like a good discussion.

Fighting over stupid things like TV shows and music is just lame and a waste of time. I've had people question my intelligence and call me stupid just because I don't like the same things they like. It's really childish and immature, IMHO.

DarleneIllyria · 02-01-2003, 06:17 PM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl
I think as long as the argument is constructive, it's okay, but name-calling and the like are a bit elementary school.

Yeah, ditto.

I don't really post as much as I used to either. I stay out of the some of the picture threads and the random threads and I def. stay out of political threads. I don't know all that much about politics, so I stay out of the posts I don't know that much about.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 02-01-2003, 06:24 PM

I agree. We all have our own views and opinions. Nagging and starting **** with someone wont change their views.

AnaheimPMWitch · 02-01-2003, 06:54 PM

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Originally posted by WingsFan
it bugs me when people can't accept the fact that not everyone agrees with them. Politics, social issues, and stuff like that are definitely going to bring arguements, and as long as the disagreements are construchtive, it's OK.I like a good discussion.

Fighting over stupid things like TV shows and music is just lame and a waste of time. I've had people question my intelligence and call me stupid just because I don't like the same things they like. It's really childish and immature, IMHO.

I so agree with you Kristen I mean we are obviously all different it shouldnt matter what kind of things we like or dont like

Janice · 02-01-2003, 07:57 PM

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Originally posted by Jenny

and I def. stay out of political threads.

Same here Jenny. I don't like to mix my sitcoms and politics. I'm not entirely up to speed on all current events anyway.
I come to SO to talk about entertainment and light topics.

TJL · 02-01-2003, 08:34 PM

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Originally posted by Janice

I don't like to mix my sitcoms and politics.
I come to SO to talk about entertainment and light topics.

Same here. I have learned my lesson. I will no longer talk politics.

From now on, I'm sticking to things I am qualified to make fun of.

Penny Lane · 02-01-2003, 08:44 PM

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Originally posted by Janice

I come to SO to talk about entertainment and light topics.

Right Janice! This started out to be fun Let's keep it that way! Uh oh, Did I unwittingly start another argument?

Penny Lane · 02-01-2003, 08:46 PM

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Originally posted by TJL

Same here. I have learned my lesson. I will no longer talk politics.

From now on, I'm sticking to things I am qualified to make fun of.

Amen!

Janice · 02-01-2003, 08:46 PM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane

Right Janice! This started out to be fun Let's keep it that way! Uh oh, Did I unwittingly start another argument?

LOL, Probably.
Ducks for cover

Penny Lane · 02-01-2003, 08:50 PM

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Originally posted by Janice

LOL, Probably.
Ducks for cover

02-01-2003, 11:10 AM	#1
~Tropical Punch 19~ Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: I'm a fly on Clay's wall Posts: 1,961	Can we all just... Can we all just disagree agreeingly (sp?)? i mean I swear in almost every post people put each other down and say bad things. Can't we just respect everyone elses opinions without blowing up in their faces? I am not being hypocritical about this issue becasue I do realize I ahve been doing the same thing. i am sick of it though.

02-01-2003, 12:27 PM	#2
Mossopp asleep at the wheel Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 30, 2000 Location: Helensburgh, Scotland Posts: 3,726	I wouldn't say that every post turns into an arguement but you are correct in-so-far-as there have been quite a few disagreements of late. However, I think that when we are discussing political issues and national issues and war and suchlike then it's enevitable that not everyone is gonna see eye-to-eye. I admit that I have been guilty of losing it with a few people recently. I called a couple of people stupid names which I regret cos I don't need to stoop that low. I just get rattled when people don't think and just believe something cos they think it's expected of them. I also get mad when people don't respect my nationality and the fact that it's important to me (and it's even more important to me here, in the context of this board, because I am the only Scottish person here).
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02-01-2003, 05:01 PM	#5
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02-01-2003, 06:24 PM	#8
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02-01-2003, 04:32 PM	#3
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I think as long as the argument is constructive, it's okay, but name-calling and the like are a bit elementary school.

02-01-2003, 05:11 PM	#6
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	it bugs me when people can't accept the fact that not everyone agrees with them. Politics, social issues, and stuff like that are definitely going to bring arguements, and as long as the disagreements are construchtive, it's OK.I like a good discussion. Fighting over stupid things like TV shows and music is just lame and a waste of time. I've had people question my intelligence and call me stupid just because I don't like the same things they like. It's really childish and immature, IMHO.