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Originally Posted by R.
Why do you think that it always has to be black or white?
There are nuances of grey too. You may want to give this a thought.
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I just finished reading through this entire thread and there have been some fantastic things said that I agree with, and some that I do not.... But of everything posted the thing that hit me absolutely the most was this small bit by R. It rocked... and pretty much summed up what I felt about the two options offered here to vote on.
There is no way I could vote in this poll as neither of these choices represent what I enjoy in my visits here to this forum. And what I have been having difficulty understanding is why conflict is something that some forum members seem to continually run from and wish to squelch... whatever happened to managing conflict and learning from it? Life is always going to have it as long as we are all walking through it together... and with 1,000 diversified people here there are always going to be disagreements in opinions.
For me the option is not black and white as R. so eloquently brought out, but rather the choice to post with intelligence, consideration, patience, and to take the time to make my words and beliefs count. Taking the extra moments before posting when aggitated can go a long way as well towards making your voice heard in a way that others may be willing to listen to and respect.... and it can be done in spite of a totally opposing view if it is presented in a positive fashion with good intent.
When someone posts a differing belief or opinion, I see it as an opportunity to use it to present my own view or argument. Debate can be an extremely useful tool for saying many things that are of value.... and I actually welcome the challenge to use my mind and wits to present my own points and beliefs, and to do so with grace and style can be very rewarding additionally.
My two cents,
Di