Looking to be Offended?

[Boondox]

John -- You and I both served in the Corps, so have something in common. While I may disagree with you now and then, those disagreements will always be civil because of that shared bond.

But I think in America today there is more that separates us than that which unites us. And I can't help but think that is at least one source of the attitude you are talking about. Heck, even the movie theaters are failing because folks want to watch stuff in the privacy of their own homes!

Pete
9th Marines (1974-75)
2nd Marines (1975-77)

 

[Cityboyfarmer]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( John -- You and I both served in the Corps, so have something in common. While I may disagree with you now and then, those disagreements will always be civil because of that shared bond.

Pete
9th Marines (1974-75)
2nd Marines (1975-77) )</font>

So very true Pete. There is simply no call for the vitriol and outright nastiness displayed by some people. There are ways to get ones point across in a civil manner.

Semper Fi /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

1st Force Service Support Group 1983-85
3rd Force Service Support Group 1985-86
Combat Service Support Detachments 31 & 32; 1986

 

[Junkman]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Junkman,

When one looses the ability to laugh at oneself its time for reassessment. )</font>

What does this have to do with this discussion?????? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Cityboyfarmer]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( to me its just fun and stimulating. Problem is that some folks just can't handle debate without their emotions getting in the way and muddying things up.

...Tony )</font>

Yes, some folks just can’t handle it and would run you out of town or evict you from the web page if they could. I reckon you could call these kinds of folks “Web Tyrants”. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

You and I could civilly discuss politics and religion. I have no idea what values your personal philosophy consists of, but you exhibit the communication skills of one who has a firm grasp of reality and the ability to not take yourself too seriously. So even if you disagree with someone’s position on what are the best raw materials from which to manufacture widgets, you would have fun with the discussion and feel no need to hurl personal insults.

It is interesting sometimes when the puddin’ gets stirred and the emotion driven folks get their drawers all in a knot over a subject as benign as tractors, trucks, and sporting activities. Good thing we don’t have a politics forum here.

 

[Devildog]

Its the internet how can you offend me. You cant snatch my cold beverage from my hand and thats the only way I could be offended. I still think it was hilarious. (huntng Costs) I knew you were joking around. I guess some people take things to seriously, its just internet. Alot of people these days worry about being to PC (lawsuits I guess) I think everyone needs a little humor to lighten up. There is more stuff going on in this world to worry about. I was LMAO at that post cause it does have some truth to it /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Just thinking about it got me laughing again. Keep up the good humor CBF.

 

[Cityboyfarmer]

Mr. Junkman Sir,

Pardon me for interjecting, but I think Vin was referring to these “offended” folks who would do well to learn to laugh at themselves a little instead of getting all riled up over what basically adds up to nothing serious in the grand scheme of life. You know...those web tyrant guys who would like to chase you off into the sunset with the good guys. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[johnday]

Cityboy and TonyV; You guys are pretty well right on the money. Most of us pride ourselves in the ability to communicate halfway rationally. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

But, there is a segment on this board that like to poke at others in not too nice ways. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I suspect that there have even been times when people have intentionally misled others by somewhat passing themselves off as someone else. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I always try in my posts to use humour, albeit my own brand, and use the little faces. I don't use them to be cute, rather to let others in on that it's time to laugh or whatever. Kinda like the canned laughter on those second rate sitcoms. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

There is also an old Scottish saying, it has to be Scottish, it makes sense, If ya kinna stan the het, get outa the kitchen. Or something like that. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[daedong]

<font color="blue"> ( Junkman,

When one looses the ability to laugh at oneself its time for reassessment. )

What does this have to do with this discussion?????? </font>



Junkman, exactly what Cityboyfarmer has said. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Junkman]

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[Farmwithjunk]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I think some folks are just looking for an excuse to be offended.

Thoughts? Comments?

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Numbers of people in this catagory are relative to the numbers of folks looking to be offenSIVE.

Not a lot of difference in my book.