Nothing Good Ever Happens Here Anymore

[LuciferSam]

Winnie, I was speaking about a very small minority of posters (of which you are not), who attempt to prove a fringe point by just making up poll numbers, etc. without posting references of any sort. These are the people who just want to expend energy trying to be right (I do not mean conservative) and spewing venom rather than trying to make a valid point and perpetuating a constructive debate...like this one we're having now.

I love it when a poster fills a whole page with links, and different fonts, different colored text, bolding, SHOUTING CAPS!!!!, and they may be 100% correct but it's mostly about issues for which I give not a rat's @ss. Then they get all mad when nobody responds and they assume it's because they're brilliant and nobody can find a hole in their argument. Well at least that's what olby tells me!!

 

[Bob]

olbywan keithoby jedi journalist

 

[Danny Burns]

You are right about this! Not only does it lead me to research both sides of an issue more, it gives a 'personality' to the opposing perspective. I feel like most on SoWal are good-hearted people. I don't sense any bad intent in anybody's point of view.

Just a very few sound particularly angry at the world. I feel a great deal of sympathy for some who seem to have a 'glass half-empty' point of view on everything.

I am neither a glass half empty nor a glass half full person. I'm a "the glass is twice as big as it necessarily needs to be" person.

I think the "half empty" people just need a little bit more love in their lives. don't you?

 

[Carol G]

I don't like resorting to this, but will someone please tell me how to ignore another member? I've been thinking about this for a few days now... I've come to the point where I either don't want to ever post/read anything on here beyond the fluff stuff, or I have to start ignoring certain members who only seem to want to inflame the conversation. I really enjoy the conversations on here that remain civil; I learn so much and consider viewpoints that I never had previously. I think this site is a great community resource, but I have no desire to get sucked into some of the ridiculous commentary, or fall for the unfounded, fear-based propaganda, it totally takes the focus away from where it should be. I also have no desire to converse with only those who share my views; I very much want to hear from all sides, I just want it to be civil and respectful. In my experience, that is the only way to break through to true understanding, compromise, and common good.

So, anyway, I can't figure out how to ignore someone, I've never done it before. Anyone want to help me out?

 

[Rita]

I don't like resorting to this, but will someone please tell me how to ignore another member? I've been thinking about this for a few days now... I've come to the point where I either don't want to ever post/read anything on here beyond the fluff stuff, or I have to start ignoring certain members who only seem to want to inflame the conversation. I really enjoy the conversations on here that remain civil; I learn so much and consider viewpoints that I never had previously. I think this site is a great community resource, but I have no desire to get sucked into some of the ridiculous commentary, or fall for the unfounded, fear-based propaganda, it totally takes the focus away from where it should be. I also have no desire to converse with only those who share my views; I very much want to hear from all sides, I just want it to be civil and respectful. In my experience, that is the only way to break through to true understanding, compromise, and common good.

So, anyway, I can't figure out how to ignore someone, I've never done it before. Anyone want to help me out?

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Can't answer your question but would suggest that you'll need to set the ignore button for the clones also..;-)
I'm with you .... and will wait for those instructions.

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[aggieb]

here let me help you. i've had to use it myself, unfortunately.

rita and wcw. it's user cp, edit options, edit ignore list.

 

[Winnie]

I am neither a glass half empty nor a glass half full person. I'm a "the glass is twice as big as it necessarily needs to be" person.

I think the "half empty" people just need a little bit more love in their lives. don't you?

I wasn't talking about you, of course.

I don't want to call anybody out by name. And yes, I agree that these types really need some love. One particular case is just mean on top of their negative outlook. I sigh, feel sorry for them, and try not to engage them in any way. I try to send happy vibes their way, but so far it isn't taking. ;-)

 

[idlewind]

I believe the vast majority of posters here are trying to exchange ideas and do not try to inflame or denigrate anyone. There are exceptions on both sides of the spectrum.

On the other hand, many posters, on both sides of the issues post items in an attempt to stimulate debate. This is not meant maliously, but sometimes comes across that way.

Some posters try and inject humor into otherwise serious subjects. I plead guilty on this one, but I promise I am harmless.;-) Sometimes my attempts suceed, sometimes not. If I see I offend someone, I try and make it right. None of us are perfect.

 

[Danny Burns]

I wasn't talking about you, of course.

I don't want to call anybody out by name. And yes, I agree that these types really need some love. One particular case is just mean on top of their negative outlook. I sigh, feel sorry for them, and try not to engage them in any way. I try to send happy vibes their way, but so far it isn't taking. ;-)

I knew you weren't talking about me. I was just trying to illuminate my way of thinking.

Keep trying Winnie. Maybe some day it will sink in.

 

[idlewind]

I knew you weren't talking about me. I was just trying to illuminate my way of thinking.

Keep trying Winnie. Maybe some day it will sink in.

Beat it into them Winnie if they will not freely accept your happy feelings.