opinionated ledgies

DavidMn · #1 08-24-2005, 12:35 PM

I've been on here now for like 4 months and I've noticed some people that are very opinionated, and here's the deal with me, as long as someone doesnt attack someone else personally for a view they might hold, nothing really bothers me, because that's why we live in America, you have a right to your opinion!!!

I'd be curious as to what others think on this subject.

totallycait · #2 08-24-2005, 12:59 PM

I'm with you on this one. It's frustrating on forums like this when people think disagreeing with someone means bashing a person. It doesn't.

I like seeing other opinions, and really don't mind if folks don't agree with me.

DavidMn · #3 08-24-2005, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by totallycait

I'm with you on this one. It's frustrating on forums like this when people think disagreeing with someone means bashing a person. It doesn't.

I like seeing other opinions, and really don't mind if folks don't agree with me.

Thats exactly what I'm talking about, very well stated

ShangriLaTroubl · #4 08-24-2005, 01:38 PM

I agree..I'm very opinionated, but I appreciate all opinions (however that does not mean I will not attack your OPINION!) lol

Chris

lbelle1214 · #5 08-24-2005, 01:58 PM

I believe that people should be able to just 'agree to disagree' if they don't see eye to eye on a subject. Expressing your opinion in a respectful way and trying to bully someone into seeing it YOUR way is entirely different. So, I agree with you! This world would be entirely boring if we all thought the same.

greatdarkwing · #6 08-24-2005, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lbelle1214

I believe that people should be able to just 'agree to disagree' if they don't see eye to eye on a subject. Expressing your opinion in a respectful way and trying to bully someone into seeing it YOUR way is entirely different. So, I agree with you! This world would be entirely boring if we all thought the same.

Agreed!

I just in general do not agree with 89% of the Chit Chat forum, but I am never hostile about expressing any of my opinions at all. I have never even been given a "nasty" reply or anything like that. Im just happy most of us know how to get along, and respect each others boundaries. Just ask Dissention...we are oil and water, but we get along great, and I consider him a great person and friend.

lbelle1214 · #7 08-24-2005, 02:06 PM

I've only had the pleasure of meeting a couple of you. There is a very diverse group of people here...so it only stands to reason that there will be differences. I only hope that I have not been one of the ones to offend others, as that never is my intention. Hopefully, someday I will be able to meet more of you in person!

DavidMn · #8 08-24-2005, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lbelle1214

I've only had the pleasure of meeting a couple of you. There is a very diverse group of people here...so it only stands to reason that there will be differences. I only hope that I have not been one of the ones to offend others, as that never is my intention. Hopefully, someday I will be able to meet more of you in person!

The same goes here. You seem to be a very nice person

GateandGarden · #9 08-24-2005, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by totallycait

I'm with you on this one. It's frustrating on forums like this when people think disagreeing with someone means bashing a person. It doesn't.

I like seeing other opinions, and really don't mind if folks don't agree with me.

Well put and I feel the same way. I love arguing on here as long as people's feelings don't get hurt.

As Darren Hayes says, "I believe the sun should never set upon an argument."

sodascouts · #10 08-24-2005, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by greatdarkwing

Agreed!

I just in general do not agree with 89% of the Chit Chat forum, but I am never hostile about expressing any of my opinions at all. I have never even been given a "nasty" reply or anything like that. Im just happy most of us know how to get along, and respect each others boundaries. Just ask Dissention...we are oil and water, but we get along great, and I consider him a great person and friend.

You know I feel the same way! I've found if you treat other people with respect and give them the benefit of the doubt regarding their intentions (i.e. the other side isn't evil and souless lol) they usually do the same in return, and a lot of hurt is avoided. The only ones I worry about are the ones who refuse to deal with a person on a reasonable level. Their response is always "You disagree with me because you're ignorant/cruel/stupid [insert insulting adjective of choice]!" And they don't even think they're doing anything wrong! They truly believe everyone who diagrees with them fits those descriptors. That's why you can't talk to them. You just have to hope one day they have an epiphany and change into ration human beings who treat others how they want to be treated. Such a change is possible - I've seen it happen! lol

all the same · #11 08-24-2005, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

that's why we live in America

Stupid Americans!

Serrart · #12 08-24-2005, 06:12 PM

I like to discuss and especially read other people's opinions on subjects that interest me. Even if internet can be a distorting megaphone, and easily becomes a borig play park for aggressive egomaniacs (as I can be too, but mostly in real life).

Romy

GODDESS6 · #13 08-24-2005, 07:03 PM

i have to admit i was afaraid at 1st to really make a stand on anything when i 1st joined the ledge~ but i think it was becuz at the time there was a thread going on in the chit chat forum w/ some very regular ledgies, who i knew were close on here & it got pretty heated & very mean & it was sad~ i agree that we all have opinions, some strong, some not so much~ but i do love the diversity of this group, it makes it so very interesting, & hey i learn stuff all the time~ there are some wonderful people on here & i am so glad i didn't get discouraged about joining, i love it here!!!

~

gldstwmn · #14 08-24-2005, 07:31 PM

DavidMn, just so you know, there are a few of us on here who know each other pretty well and like to yank each other's chains every now and then. Sometimes we even fight for real.

Please don't be put off by it.

gldstwmn · #15 08-24-2005, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lux

We all shall benefit from supremacy.

One can only hope.