Not To Sound Like A Rant,but...

[Hellion]

I have noticed how some people on this board seem to act like

they know it all,and think they are better than anyoneone else.

I know alot but I sure do not know everything.

I only know the things that I have learned over the years,thats all.

But certain people on here act really disrespectful

towards other's that do not agree.

I usually keep my comments to myself if I don't agree,

but some people don't like too,and this is what causes drama on here

PS anyone here on DGN that is on my .myspace friends list,This is not directed towards you,just

wanted to point that out.

For example,if someone on here likes George Bush and think he's the greatest shit

in the world,fine,just keep your shity comments,or opinions that are directed towards

people on here that hate him,to yourself,PS This is just how I feel about what goes on here.thats all,

and you do not have to agree if you do not want too.

Feel free to post your comment on how you feel about this situation,in

a respectful way.

[DarkChylde]

Somone just always want something to bitch about these days....

[JaneDead]

I have noticed how some people on this board seem to act like

they know it all,and think they are better than anyoneone else.

such is life my friend - you will find this behavior ANYWHERE you go. best to not let others get to you, no matter who they are. don't allow people to have that sort of *control* over you to where their shitty behavior affects you. it's a matter of respect. some people have none, some people may deserve none of yours but either way just keep on keeping on

[Homicidalheathen]

I like beans. And cheese. I like beans with cheese. But they don't like me.

[Troy Spiral (13)]

Your going to run into this anywhere you go when there is more than 2-3 people and you stick around long enough to see the "cracks" in the walls.

Sometimes people come off this way but don't realize it. Sometimes they do realize it but are just insensitive/rude by nature (fairly rare)

But regardless you just need to not let it get to you. Unless its extremely rude , intentionally, regularly there isn't much to be done about it as we cant really make a rule that says "no acting like you know the answer to everything".

I know it can be frustrating. But unfortunately in any social situation of any size people are going to rub us the wrong way at one time or another.

[BrassFusion]

I believe that people who are so insecure about their opinions as to shield themselves from reality and people they disagree with are the root of most of the world's drama, in general. Vis Muslims, Christian fundamentalists.

[torn asunder]

I believe that people who are so insecure about their opinions as to shield themselves from reality and people they disagree with are the root of most of the world's drama, in general. Vis Muslims, Christian fundamentalists.

possibly true, but ideally, it would be the responsibility of those who are confident in their opinions to not persecute those who aren't. (or those they disagree with) a little compassion and friendliness goes a long way, and this world is missing so much of that. it makes me very sad... :tear

[Msterbeau]

possibly true, but ideally, it would be the responsibility of those who are confident in their opinions to not persecute those who aren't. (or those they disagree with) a little compassion and friendliness goes a long way, and this world is missing so much of that. it makes me very sad... :tear

Would you like a hug?

[torn asunder]

Would you like a hug?

no, damnit! fuck off!! :doh :laughing

[JaneDead]

i'll take the hug!

[torn asunder]

i'll take the hug!

i was kidding - it was an attempt to hide my insecurity about being so open with my sadness... now you've taken my hug, and i'm sad again... :tear

[JaneDead]

you can have one of mine they're nice

[torn asunder]

awwwww! i feel special now!! :peanutbutterjellytime

thanks!

[Fierce Critter]

Not to put words in Crank's mouth. But if conversations I've had with him clarify anything...

...I think he doesn't mean to say "keep your opinions to yourself" so much as "express them with some tact and knowledge that a point is better made when delivered without overt hostility, disdain, or self-importance."

Then again, whatthefuckdoIknow?

Damn. Now I'm insecure and need a hug. :(

[pomba gira]

Hugs all around!

I think Troy hit it- some people truly don't realize when they're being inappropriate. When you call them on their rudeness you get a reply like "what's the big deal, it's only words"... because they honestly don't realize how hurtful words can be and how many different negative cycles are perpetuated by words.

[Head Wreck]

i am better than anyone else at being welsh

[spacin]

Not to put words in Crank's mouth. But if conversations I've had with him clarify anything...

...I think he doesn't mean to say "keep your opinions to yourself" so much as "express them with some tact and knowledge that a point is better made when delivered without overt hostility, disdain, or self-importance."

Then again, whatthefuckdoIknow?

Damn. Now I'm insecure and need a hug. :(

I think thats proly what his meaning is. Which to me seems the right way to go about it.

But that's just my opinion......

Oh yeah and *hug*

[TheLordShaper]

I like hugs... oh and finally posting... and I really dont give a crap about how poeple respond on the board as long as it's not 1. a personal attack without provacation or 2. a blatent racial or sterotyping comment said with intent. Aside from that, bash, curse, namecall, aggravate, poke fun of and generally be a dick all you want as long as its in good fun.

TLS

[Steven]

Well, I for one take great pride in being the spittin' image of what your getting at there.

Why the fuck should I respect other people's opinions? I don't think mine deserves theirs. Respect is something you earn, not something passed out like Halloween candy.

well you may find then, that your not getting the respect you so elequently stated that you feel you do not deserve. so be it.

by the way, respect is by most accounts, something drawn out of people, and therefore freely given, by the way that you carry yourself. It is a bi-product of being valued. I've never seen it passed out flippantly. That would be more akin to being patronized no????

[Steven]

Opinions are like assholes. Everyone's got them, they say.

um.....do you REALLY want to use this tired cliche?

I personally tend to hit the ignore button when someone introduces this particularly lofty statement....

[DeadBurgerKing (10)]

People just need to keep in mind that there is no "wrong" or "right" opinion...there is no need to reprimend someone for sharing their opinion...you should appreciate other opinions regardless of wiether you agree with it or not because these opinions give you insight to another view..another angle to the topic...and if someone does accidently demean someone else's opinion, if pointed out, the offender should apologize gracefully...that's the main problem I noticed...even if they DO know they're being a little rude they continue as if it's ok to crush someone's confidence...

If someone is self concious and shares an opinion...you should appreciate the fact that they put themselves out there by choice...

[JaneDead]

i have learned a lot of things about "respect" over the years.

as a child it was "respect your elders" well... i did that. even when it sometimes meant keeping my mouth shut towards people who were talking down to me and i should have said something to show i had self-respect. but i did it all to "respect my elders". once i learned that i didn't have to do that anymore and i stood up for myself i learned a thing or two about respect.

when i started to "stick up for myself" sometimes what i said was disrespectful in return and that is not a way to show you have self-respect.

i give people a certain amount of instant respect no matter who they are. over time they show me with their actions and character what they deserve from me and what they don't.

respect doesn't need to be "earned" but it can be taken away.

i think what people need to really learn is how to respect themselves and from that they will learn how to treat other people.