Reasons

[Adamridge79]

I don't think this fits under this thread, but it's mine, so it's allowed. So, my Obama phone that I've been using as my alarm clock has it's charging port broke, and now I'm charging this old ass phone, the kind where the keyboard slips out, but you can still text with numbers, and could never actually connect to the internet, because this phone doesn't have the right ring tone. Damn, lotta commas, run on sentence if ever there was. Oh, I can make this a reason. Is there any one type of alarm sound you just have to have to wake you up? Mine is old fashioned telephone, because it's so damn loud, and mildly panic inducing. Take that, me.

 

[Adamridge79]

Conversations. Explicitly on this forum. Now, for me at least, I have done the heretofore unusual behavior of sending messages to people I haven't talked to before. The result? They talked(typed) back. Conversations were had. This bolstered my minimum confidence. So, to the long termers, why would you initiate a conversation? I was taking a risk, but, the reward was pleasantly surprising. And I am glad I reached out. Although, to be completely honest, I did not expect the discourse I have had.

 

[TheRealCallie]

The only time I initiate a conversation on the forum is when I want to say something that I don't feel would be okay for open forum. I do have people I talk to via PM on the forum, but I kind of suck at that (I believe I have a few waiting for me to write back. lol), so I try not to initiate it.
I have lots of conversations in the chat room though.

 

[solonely20]

The only time I initiate a conversation on the forum is when I want to say something that I don't feel would be okay for open forum. I do have people I talk to via PM on the forum, but I kind of suck at that (I believe I have a few waiting for me to write back. lol), so I try not to initiate it.
I have lots of conversations in the chat room though.

 

[Adamridge79]

So, I'm going to loosely continue this thread with my previous one. I have a lot of free time, so I will find and read other threads, as I have mentioned before. What I am most curious about presently is the act of confrontation. I may sound crass or jackassy, but I wonder why some people so vehemently disagree with someone's post. I, personally, would find it to be unnecessary stress. Now, for clarification, if someone is openly bashing a marginalized demographic or a deeply held belief, I totally understand that righteous furry. I'm only wondering why if something would irk you, why you would feed into that. I base this on my personal opinion of when people get all upended by a show or article they dislike. No one is forcing you to watch or read it. Yet, some do, and go all postal. Sure, if anyone reads this, some are going to have strong opinions, and I welcome them. I won't enter into an argument, because this is just a statement to see how others precieve this site, and the world in general. I will, however, reply to well thought our arguments, because discourse here is one of the main reasons I come here.

 

[TheSkaFish]

I wonder why some people so vehemently disagree with someone's post.

For me, it's when it's a worldview that I really don't care for, that's on a direct collision course with mine. That pretty much sums it up.

 

[Adamridge79]

Okay, I understand that. But what do you get from it, I guess, is the root of the question. Do you feel like you upheld your convictions, cause that I can see.

 

[TheSkaFish]

Okay, I understand that. But what do you get from it, I guess, is the root of the question. Do you feel like you upheld your convictions, cause that I can see.

To be honest I've asked myself that same question. I do understand how it's extra stress that I don't need, cause I have other problems to worry about. But there are just some things that I'm really against. Stuff that I think is just wrong, and it's like, no, I have to oppose that. It's especially true when it combines with my own personal experiences.

 

[Adamridge79]

I bring this up because there's a number of posts that I want to basically type 'WTF is wrong with you, don't think that way!!' Then, 10 seconds later, it's like, 'do you need to expend that energy?' I just like to I understand the mentally of people I hope to talk to, and those to avoid.

 

[TheSkaFish]

I bring this up because there's a number of posts that I want to basically type 'WTF is wrong with you, don't think that way!!' Then, 10 seconds later, it's like, 'do you need to expend that energy?' I just like to I understand the mentally of people I hope to talk to, and those to avoid.

Well, knowing when to say something and when not to, is a skill I suppose. Sometimes it really isn't worth it.

 

[Adamridge79]

And that's the crux of my question. Who wants to vent, who wants to argue, and who wants to just talk.

 

[Sarah G]

Maybe it's about correcting misinformation for the sake of others reading (or hearing) the platform. A useful service.

 

[Adamridge79]

But, and hear me out, they don't believe they're misinformed...do you think you'll persuade them?

 

[Sarah G]

But, and hear me out, they don't believe they're misinformed...do you think you'll persuade them?

For the sake of others reading (or hearing) the opinion, not the person with the opinion.

 

[Adamridge79]

For the sake of others reading (or hearing) the opinion, not the person with the opinion.

That's a fine reason, but it seems there are some who only want their opinion echoed back. Kind of sad, really. But I appreciate all the feedback, and hope that in the future I find us all responding to other threads that allow there to be varying opinions and tolerance for said opinions.

 

[Adamridge79]

This is not all that early, but it is that time of year. In the USA, it's soon to be turkey day, with the gathering of family members. And, then, the next one. This subject was asked of me today. I ruminated on it for awhile. My family is very small, so for me, it's not a big deal. Hell, it's the only holiday that wasn't ruined. But this starts many people's anxiousness. How do those affected by this time of year find ways to cope? Nothing too serious, comedic answers will be good also.

 

[Adamridge79]

No one wants to do upcoming holidays. Seems right. We've gone over responding to threads. Probably posting also, like I reread my own stuff. What types of posts do most feel comfortable responding to? I find that ones that I have commonality towards, or at least I can bring personal experience to are ones I type words at. Of course there are the ones that are pretty whimsical and those are pretty cool too.

 

[Adamridge79]

Why does anyone keep trying, on this site I mean. I started this thread because I needed to set a goal. I have far more posts ignored than responded, yet I still sally forth. It serves a singular reason and I'll always bore the masses. Whatever. But it has engaged some. It does signal a prospective hope. I do seem to be reaching at times, but at least I try. Really, kind of the whole meaning for this forum, and I'm not one to quit. So.....yeah.

 

[TheSkaFish]

Why does anyone keep trying, on this site I mean. I started this thread because I needed to set a goal. I have far more posts ignored than responded, yet I still sally forth. It serves a singular reason and I'll always bore the masses. Whatever. But it has engaged some. It does signal a prospective hope. I do seem to be reaching at times, but at least I try. Really, kind of the whole meaning for this forum, and I'm not one to quit. So.....yeah.

I think you just have to give it time. The forum is known to have slow spells every now and again.

 

[Sarah G]

I remember that I quit this site the first time because it made me feel even more lonely. I suppose we have to let go of expectations and all that.
If you look through the thread (?) 'Unanswered ' you'll find plenty of ignored ideas. It's really hard for insecure people to open up online, I have many insecurities when it comes to people, being accepted, being liked.
We just gotta lean into the cringe