Internet Netiquette or politeness

QuickSilver said:
How do you propose to make it "better" for them? BY making it uninteresting and boring for others? Some would only want to be agreed with and any other view is considered an attack to them even if it's simply someone stating a different opinion. .. that is not realistic. Some shouldn't post in religious or political debates... period..
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One whom cannot express themselves respectfully without insults, should shy away from any type of debates. I find ,for the most, the most aggressive of posters usually have the weakest arguments and/or narrow minded; unwilling to accept the validity of the opinions of others.
 

senile1 said:
One whom cannot express themselves respectfully without insults, should shy away from any type of debates. I find ,for the most, the most aggressive of posters usually have the weakest arguments and/or narrow minded; unwilling to accept the validity of the opinions of others.
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Amen! Fully agree.
 
Let's not turn this into Facebook. We need some stuff that can be highly controversial to keep it interesting...

I think this sums it up rather nicely, controversy yes but also agreeing to disagree. A sign of intellect is being able to see all sides of an issue even if you don't agree with all sides. A sign of becoming a bitter old fart is only seeing one side in absolutes as the correct one. Then again we can just go back to tabbies with automatic weapons...:rolleyes:
 

Gemma's suggestion of responding to content instead of picking on the commenter is probably one of the best ways to debate ideas I think. Keeps the discussion from turning personal and becoming an attack on the poster. Also opens up the possibility for more ideas to be exchanged because new information may come to light.
 
senile1 said:
One whom cannot express themselves respectfully without insults, should shy away from any type of debates. I find ,for the most, the most aggressive of posters usually have the weakest arguments and/or narrow minded; unwilling to accept the validity of the opinions of others.
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Thanks, that is so true in my opinion!
 
QuickSilver said:
How do you propose to make it "better" for them? BY making it uninteresting and boring for others? Some would only want to be agreed with and any other view is considered an attack to them even if it's simply someone stating a different opinion. .. that is not realistic. Some shouldn't post in religious or political debates... period..
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So that put downs and name calling are held in check. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and should voice them. All should be able to post in religious and political debates without the fear of being called names and put down. This would not make it uninteresting or boring for others, it would make it safer for all concerned. When some posters are feeling their dander rise they should get up and walk away from the computer for awhile and cool off instead of taking it out on another person! Hopefully is is not what most like to see "blood sport?"
 
senile1 said:
One whom cannot express themselves respectfully without insults, should shy away from any type of debates. I find ,for the most, the most aggressive of posters usually have the weakest arguments and/or narrow minded; unwilling to accept the validity of the opinions of others.
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On the other hand... there are those that take any differing opinion as an insult.. Those people should stay away from a debate discussion IMO.
 
Ruthanne said:
So that put downs and name calling are held in check. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and should voice them. All should be able to post in religious and political debates without the fear of being called names and put down. This would not make it uninteresting or boring for others, it would make it safer for all concerned. When some posters are feeling their dander rise they should get up and walk away from the computer for awhile and cool off instead of taking it out on another person! Or is that what you like to see "blood sport?"
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Honestly.. I have not seen any name calling or put downs on this site. Could you point some out? I must have missed those threads..
 
People are people. Some are considerate, some not. If we were all the same the world would be boring. If I don't care for someone's attitude, rudeness, and poor posting, then I don't read their post. I refuse to let their problem become mine.
 
suze said:
Yikes--is this still going on because of my asking if Orlando was a taboo subject?

Suze
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Don't fret Suze. It's not about you. Some threads develop a life of their own and go wherever they will, and for as long as they please.
 

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