Why??

[AmyTrivitt]

Why is it every time something is posted its about religion & when its not about religion most of the comments on the "" thread has bashing of some sort or another. I think its very surprising to see some of your guy's posts when one minute you claim to be standing for something then the next your bashing someone maybe not on here but someone, with feelings. I think before their should be judgement or comments on people a little soul searching of your own should be applied when posting on some comments. Maybe thats too much to ask but realize your not going to get anywhere in life by trying to bring someone down.

[Falconer02]

. I think its very surprising to see some of your guy's posts when one minute you claim to be standing for something then the next your bashing someone maybe not on here but someone, with feelings.

Whenever there's bashing going on in the forum, it usually has nothing to do with the threads title. Some people are just so *bleep* nuts that they trainwreck every thread they post in. I imagine you know who I'm talking about.

Maybe thats too much to ask but realize your not going to get anywhere in life by trying to bring someone down.

Well it's just a forum for discussion and argument. No real harm is being done besides the loss of knowledge. Why do you say this? Has someone bashed you? If I recall, you're one of the nicer posters on this forum. If they have, SOMEONE WILL PAY!!!

[queenofnines]

Why is it every time something is posted its about religion & when its not about religion most of the comments on the "" thread has bashing of some sort or another.

Because religion is one of the - if not THE - most important issue that each of us has to deal with in life.  Naturally, something as serious as what one's purpose is in life and where we go after we die is going to stir up some passion.  Both sides feel they want to call the other out on being "wrong", and as in the case of the atheists/agnostics, using the weapon of logic on the believers makes them feel attacked.  Keeping it all sugar-coated and innocent isn't going to help anyone grow and learn.  Like Falconer said, no real harm is being done, but if someone is the type to be too sensitive to a little blunt debate, then perhaps they should remove themselves from such discussions.

I think its very surprising to see some of your guy's posts when one minute you claim to be standing for something then the next your bashing someone maybe not on here but someone, with feelings. I think before their should be judgement or comments on people a little soul searching of your own should be applied when posting on some comments. Maybe thats too much to ask but realize your not going to get anywhere in life by trying to bring someone down.

If I have an ill word to say to someone, I try to put it as nicely as possible and in any event, it's the truth.  I think it's okay to do so within reason because you may help that person learn things about them self.  But I also agree, don't go off on a bullying spree for the fun of it.

[AmyTrivitt]

. I think its very surprising to see some of your guy's posts when one minute you claim to be standing for something then the next your bashing someone maybe not on here but someone, with feelings.

Whenever there's bashing going on in the forum, it usually has nothing to do with the threads title. Some people are just so *bleep* nuts that they trainwreck every thread they post in. I imagine you know who I'm talking about.

Maybe thats too much to ask but realize your not going to get anywhere in life by trying to bring someone down.

Well it's just a forum for discussion and argument. No real harm is being done besides the loss of knowledge. Why do you say this? Has someone bashed you? If I recall, you're one of the nicer posters on this forum. If they have, SOMEONE WILL PAY!!!

O no, no one has bashed me!! I just felt like opening up and leting those know that its rude to post in negative talk about everything and anything. And just food for thought maybe they should reconnect with themselves.

[AmyTrivitt]

I agree with you 100% queenofnines, but there lies the problem I think some do not know what the clear line is from debating to bringing others down with words. No my feelings have not been hurt on here. But having consideration for others I think that some of the threads in posts are merely  .  And just trying to make oneself feel better in the wrong way.
Yes I have participated in some of the religious threads but lately its just all back and forth between certain people. Sometimes its better to just listen then talk but I think I have read and reread enough to post this.

[jordandog]

Well, since I am fairly sure I am one of the posters you are talking about here, Amy, I will apologize to you for offending you. You are one of the posters on here who always contributes good posts. That being said, I don't post inflammatory things in all topics, you can look at my posts to see that. As far as the religious topics go, I held myself and my temper back for quite awhile, but then it was a case of "enough is enough" and I was not very nice to one person in particuar. I am a human being and I do not feel that swearing at and name calling belong in these Forums. When I make a post I leave the post up and do not delete it in order to cover myself.

I can assure you though I DO NOT post "just trying to make oneself feel better in the wrong way." I am a very compassionate and respecting person, but compassion and respect are not just given away. They are things that are garnered when others show the same thing to me. That has not been the case though in this situation lately. So, as I said, I will apologize sincerely to you for offending you, but I will not apologize for anything I have said in my comments.

Since I belong to many other (mainly professional) forums, maybe it would be best if I just kept my thoughts and my replies to myself on here. I guess I am just not used to the 'free for all, no holds barred' that is allowed here. The sad thing is, I feel I have in some way gotten to know a small group of good and very interesting fellow humans just living life like me. When I joined FC it was refreshing to see there was a Forum and it had all kinds of different aspects to it that I could read, laugh, contemplate the more serious ones, and (in general) use to just 'unwind'. Maybe I am in the wrong place.....

[queenofnines]

Maybe I am in the wrong place.....

Don't leave, jordandog!  Keep at it!  Free speech should be as free as possible.  Meeting people like you allows me to not completely give up on humanity.  lol

[AmyTrivitt]

jordandog, I do not have a problem with you. I do not have a problem with anyone. And if it makes you feel any better I did NOT start this because of your posts. I feel horible now that you want to leave. My Post was not to hurt anyone. I just thought it was about time for me to speak my mind on something that I felt like needed to be said. But honestly jordandog I dont know you, please dont leave. I didnt start this to make anyone leave.

[Falconer02]

Since I belong to many other (mainly professional) forums

*psst* Hey! Are you a goon too?

[jordandog]

@queenofnines,
 Thank you for saying that, you have no idea how much it is appreciated! As far as "Meeting people like you allows me to not completely give up on humanity", back at ya. It's good to be challenged by deeper topics and 3 of us always seem to be in the midst of those. Are your ears burning Falconer? By the way, I am not quite sure as to the 'goon' question, but believe it may be so. I am on a lot of medical professional forums, so that was mainly what I was referring to.

@AmyTrivitt,
Please, do NOT feel horrible at all. You didn't make me feel like you were singling me out, I was going by my own last post because it DID fit with what you said - at least in my mind. You definitely said something that needed to be addressed, BUT in no way did I take it as pushing anyone to leave. If I feel I have done wrong, I will own it and I was doing just that. I am still here, have posted since, look forward to seeing more from you, and it's all good. 

[queenofnines]

@queenofnines,
 Thank you for saying that, you have no idea how much it is appreciated!

No problem.  'Tis the truth!  I have virtual hugs for people like you and Falconer who demonstrate intelligence that tends to be rare in this world.   

[cowen_227]

Oh my God?  Blacks get away with everything because they are black?  What world do you live in?  The exact opposite is true.  By the way, native americans went through the same struggles as black.

[jordandog]

I am assuming you mean whites get away with everything... psh

Not that it really matters, because I don't think you had ANY business saying what you did about blacks "thinking they can get away with everything" or "try to use it as an excuse" because they were born black, but I took what cowen_227 said exactly opposite of what you did. I took it as meaning blacks get away with LESS simply because they are black. I guess he/she will have to answer that though.

I really need to act the way and talk the way I do in real life (not computer world)

Why would you or are you acting different just because you are on here? I may not be able to see who I am replying to, but I voice my opinions and thoughts the same on here as if I were talking to you/them face to face. If I disagree, I voice it, and if I am proven wrong or change my thinking, I admit and own it. You saying that doesn't really fly with me all the way because I don't think people are really that much different on a computer. The thoughts are OBVIOUSLY there or you wouldn't type them, period. I do know you wouldn't be running your mouth and swearing at/threatening 'us' for long if at all. Why? Because I do not allow anyone like you in my personal space. There's enough lunacy and negativity in life without me granting it permission to be anywhere near me.

[Falconer02]

And just food for thought maybe they should reconnect with themselves.

If we're talking about Marie, this isn't going to happen. She's a major problem on this forum and she mouths off all of the time, deletes her offensive posts, and then plays the innocent card. She has even done it in this thread.  Read Cowens first post. She has wished me dead and threatened others with violence before. She's one of the worst internet trolls I've encountered ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet)  wow! A wiki site for them!) so she gets a medal for that. I don't understand why people keep responding to her offensive kid-like jumbled posts as it just provokes her with more scummy trolling.

I would highly suggest we all simultaneously hit ignore on her to keep the forum troll-free. I should make a warning thread about her and keep bumping it up or something since the admin hasn't done anything about it.

I have virtual hugs for people like you and Falconer who demonstrate intelligence that tends to be rare in this world.   

BEAR HUGS 4 ALL!!!

Are your ears burning Falconer?  By the way, I am not quite sure as to the 'goon' question, but believe it may be so. I am on a lot of medical professional forums, so that was mainly what I was referring to.

Heheh-- nm about the goon thing. I could probably get banned for talking about/promoting it. Are you going into medical or something though?

[Falconer02]

Playing the innocent card yet again. Pathetic.

Edit: One quick question for you...how can you expect us to take you seriously in any argumentative situation when you have the mind of a schizophrenic crabby child who's constantly off your meds? Is it just because we acknowledge your existence? Please...I'd like to know.