[Villager Joyce]

Free speech IMHO does not entitle one to belittle others and be a condescending jerk.

[Bonnevie]

Originally Posted by Loudoll

My immediate reaction, exactly. I do not think adults should correct other adults for writing an opinion. Just my own arrogant opinion. It is still America, Free Speech as another poster wrote.

I don't believe I was correcting people. I was simply expressing my wonderment as to why someone would bother doing it.

I think the replies to this shows it all. Some people are kind and considerate and helpful, while others just can't stop themselves from being contrary.

Yes, free speech and all that. But we do teach our children to be polite. Is it too much to expect it of adults?

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by rustyp

I'll take the fifth.

I'll take a fifth!

[kstew43]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Free speech IMHO does not entitle one to belittle others and be a condescending jerk.

so true....and there are few people here that do that...

I suppose just to feel better about themselves and there choices.....

[2BNTV]

I remember when I first joined and there was a lot of friendly kidding around and a lot of helpful replies. Some of us have made close friends. Otherwise, known as the clique.

The forum has changed a lot and I think one of the major reasons is a lot of people don't take the time to express themselves fully or think they are more funny than they really are.

Some people don't feel a need to be friendly are are contrary people, who like playing devil's advocate.

Some people are irreverent or feel a need to be sarcastic.

Some people like to pi** on your leg and tell you it's raining outside.

Even though it's freedom of speech, some would say it's best to be quiet to thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt. OH WELL!!!!

[Retiring]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

I remember when I first joined and there was a lot of friendly kidding around and a lot of helpful replies. Some of us have made close friends. Otherwise, known as the clique.

The forum has changed a lot and I think one of the major reasons is a lot of people don't take the time to express themselves fully or think they are more funny than they really are.

Some people don't feel a need to be friendly are are contrary people, who like playing devil's advocate.

Some people are irreverent or feel a need to be sarcastic.

Some people like to pi** on your leg and tell you it's raining outside.

Even though it's freedom of speech, some would say it's best to be quiet to thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt. OH WELL!!!!

Well said, but I would like to add one. Some people are just mean.

[ColdNoMore]

I remember when I first joined and was attacked almost immediately by said "clique."

Obviously some people feel more secure in a gang and if you happen to have a different opinion on things...just be ready for the attempted dog-pile.

In the short time I've been here, it's been very interesting to see the number of folks who have been members for 5+ years, don't have that many posts even now...but have commented that they too were attacked and is the reason they don't post much.

[Matzy]

Conclusion to the basic question "Why reply at all" = Why not??? - Freedom Of Speech -

[Bonnevie]

Originally Posted by Matzy

Conclusion to the basic question "Why reply at all" = Why not??? - Freedom Of Speech -

I rest my case.

[Doro22]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I remember when I first joined and was attacked almost immediately by said "clique."

Obviously some people feel more secure in a gang and if you happen to have a different opinion on things...just be ready for the attempted dog-pile.

In the short time I've been here, it's been very interesting to see the number of folks who have been members for 5+ years, don't have that many posts even now...but have commented that they too were attacked and is the reason they don't post much.

Good post! I totally like your attitude, & especially your signature. It's quite odd that some people who have posted here the idea that they don't like slamming someone else's topic or dissing another poster...yet I have read posts where they have done exactly what they claim they don't agree with. Just saying!

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore

I remember when I first joined and was attacked almost immediately by said "clique."

Obviously some people feel more secure in a gang and if you happen to have a different opinion on things...just be ready for the attempted dog-pile.

In the short time I've been here, it's been very interesting to see the number of folks who have been members for 5+ years, don't have that many posts even now...but have commented that they too were attacked and is the reason they don't post much.

Definitely very "cliquey" here. Reminds me of middle school at times.

[tomwed]

I just wanted everyone to know that I don't have an opinion of this topic.

[dewilson58]

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