Malsidabym
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It is interesting that certain members of this forum can not seem to
speak to others without being extremly rude. I find that these few
members are so ready for a fight, that even when an opinion is stated,
or a question is asked that is innocent of any ill intent, they
immediately assume something bad is being said about them or thier
faith. They are immediately on the attack. This paranoia leads to many
unnecessary squabbles.
And when there is a debate in which there is differing views, whoa!
Look out! Insults, both direct and indirect. Accusations. Denials. It
is completely irrational, and rarely do the debates produce anything
fruitful.
I have watch two members debate in particular. One debates as I have
mentioned, while the other very patiently and respectfully offers his
rebuttles. He never backs down, but is always respectful. The
irrational one ends up never making any real point (but always claims
victory) because this member is always angry. I believe it clouds the
thinking.
The real problem for this member though, and those of the same faith,
is they are so rude, that it makes thier faith really nonappealling.
Others must think, "Wow, this behavior is not going to win me over".
Worse yet, they are directly disobeying God. In most faiths God
commands us to be polite. Does this member believe they do not have to
obey God?
The reason I bring this up, is that these few rude individuals are
making it difficult for members that want to have peaceful, calm,
rational discussion. It creates a poison environment, that makes it
difficult to learn anything. From my own point of view I just play
along until they get tired of the game. The problem is little is
learned during this time. Ihope that those members might read this and
consider thier behavior. I also hope other members will speak up and
politely ask them to behave when this behavior is occuring.
Peace.
speak to others without being extremly rude. I find that these few
members are so ready for a fight, that even when an opinion is stated,
or a question is asked that is innocent of any ill intent, they
immediately assume something bad is being said about them or thier
faith. They are immediately on the attack. This paranoia leads to many
unnecessary squabbles.
And when there is a debate in which there is differing views, whoa!
Look out! Insults, both direct and indirect. Accusations. Denials. It
is completely irrational, and rarely do the debates produce anything
fruitful.
I have watch two members debate in particular. One debates as I have
mentioned, while the other very patiently and respectfully offers his
rebuttles. He never backs down, but is always respectful. The
irrational one ends up never making any real point (but always claims
victory) because this member is always angry. I believe it clouds the
thinking.
The real problem for this member though, and those of the same faith,
is they are so rude, that it makes thier faith really nonappealling.
Others must think, "Wow, this behavior is not going to win me over".
Worse yet, they are directly disobeying God. In most faiths God
commands us to be polite. Does this member believe they do not have to
obey God?
The reason I bring this up, is that these few rude individuals are
making it difficult for members that want to have peaceful, calm,
rational discussion. It creates a poison environment, that makes it
difficult to learn anything. From my own point of view I just play
along until they get tired of the game. The problem is little is
learned during this time. Ihope that those members might read this and
consider thier behavior. I also hope other members will speak up and
politely ask them to behave when this behavior is occuring.
Peace.