I've been flipping between different blogs on ProgressiveU all day and I've seen some really good stuff. There are some very well thought out blogs on this website. On the flipside, there are some blogs which are just random ramblings to earn points. We have some great dialogues going on throughout the entire site, and I'm glad to be part of such a community.
However, I've come across a problem that really bothers me. Some people are entirely too judgemental of other people's beliefs. We are supposed to be a progressive group, so let's be! We're here for personal growth, are we not? Let's grow!
I, for one, want anyone to let me know if I'm coming across as judgemental or offensive. It is never my intent. If I get too worked up about a subject, I encourage you to let me know. I am here to communicate, not to judge. I want to encourage everyone who reads this to look at the tone they are projecting before hitting that "post" button. Let's keep ProgressiveU a friendly place to share ideas!
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I try to keep my cool as well. I've learned so much from this site. I will have to admit tho- I have lost it a few times, but never too bad to where I felt like pure crap for what I said. I've read some comments that were down right rude and uncalled for. Keep up the good work, you hippy LOL
Peace n Bike Grease~Sara
I've kinda lost it too, especially in the "same-sex marriage" debate. Which is one of the main reasons I've taken a break from that thread.
I hope we can spread this message of hippy peace to the masses! Lol!
I love the way you think!! I'm all about peace and love.
Peace n Bike Grease~Sara
I have only been a member for about a week, and already I have been called a moron and stupid in the same comment. I agree completely with you. This is a place to share ideas and have well based arguments. Not name calling.
Indeed. I'll admit, I've called a name or two on here, because I can get pretty fired up. But, I really try to keep my cool and, if I'm going to argue, argue from a facts-based and not emotion-ruled standpoint.
Really? Really? Judgmental? I would have never guessed that we the progressive people are capable of such thing!
I tend to avoid discussions that are heading in an ugly direction. I'm usually open-minded, but when people continue to accuse other people of being "ignorant," "narrow-minded" when they're clearly guilty of the same charges, I can get a little fired up, too. It helps that I'm pretty good with name-calling.
I was actually involved in a few Jerry Springer threads last night. Don't ask. Just be glad you weren't a part of it at all.
I think everyone saw those threads, hon. I know I did.
I don't know who started what, and I'm not interested in finger-pointing. I just wish that we could all act like adults (although, if you've read the "universal healthcare" thread lately, I've learned a valuable lesson: even adults are childish, just look at how I was attacked last night!).
I've got that highly excitable blood coursing throug my veins, as well. However, when I feel -too- fired up, I try to take a step back and calm down before responding.
I suppose it depends on who you interact with. I am mostly harmless unless, as has been implied, I come across a strangely obnoxious and self-righteous person.
I don't know how other users view it, but last night's episode wasn't particularly serious. It had less to do with killing each other than with having some fun while looking like idiots. We all already knew each other, so no hard feelings there.
It was unfortunate the event took place on ProgressiveU, but the instigator could not be convinced to use a technology called "private messages," claiming he'd like to keep everything for the public to see. This is not finger-pointing; this is a fact.
Its hard and i try to keep my cool about some things but when i come across severe and offensive bias, ignorance and all out name calling i just want to tear someones ear off. Its great to have an opinion, but to have one at the expense of truly degrading people? It's hard to not press the post button.
Hopefully I'll come across more level-headed threads than i do trash-talking. Overall, i like progressive u, compared to other boards its an level-headed-intellect-fest
Have a nice day!
-Mossi
I think it's fine for people to disagree. But in nice way.
But I also feel that everyone has their own different way of expressing themselves.
SOO.go get them and EXPRESS AWAY!!!
<3 NeEsha <3
I agree. I am here to communicate and not judge also. I absolutely want someone to tell me if I am crossing that line. We can "agree to disagree" on issues we do not agree on and debate and talk peacefully.
"Mothers and Children never truly part, bound by the beating of each other's hearts."- If a mother can love two children,why is it so hard to understand that a child can love two mothers? I love my daughters and my wonderful husband, and the Lord.
I think it's a good thing if they truly challenge our beliefs though? Those people make me think a little bit harder. Despite what being thrown at you, you should be able to stand firm like a rock or flow like water in the river with what you believe in.
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