The purpose of the sight is to invoke thought...and express opinions, chose your battles wisely. Just say NO! to ignorance. Use the site to gain knowledge open-mindness/perpectiveness.
2006-08-09 07:14:07 · 41 answers · asked by brite star 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I AGREE!
I am sometimes humourous, but not downright hostile. Even when I disagree strongly, there's a civil way to say it.
Your personal style seems similar to mine.
2006-08-09 07:17:28 · answer #1 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Similarly, don't let other peoples anger and ignorance rile you up and sidetrack you from your search for an open minded perspective. It's easy to scroll past the All-Caps answers, and ignorance is best ignored.
The problem with using this site for educational or enlightening purposes is that most of us here have no qualifications, or any idea what we're talking about. It is a site for gathering and expressing opinions, and many people have angry and ignorant opinions, so you'll see a fair representation of that. The problem is what you believe constitutes a legitamate question. I'm of the opinion that every question (even a rhetorical one) is legitimate. Some touch on sensitive topics, and strong reactions from both sides of the debate are to be expected. However, it's important to note that emotion is the enemy of reason, so emotional responses are seldom well-though out. Don't let it bother you, or you'll fall into the same trap they did.
2006-08-09 08:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, actually, it seems to me you answered your own question. Those who respond with anger and ignorance, are probably those who don't really have a clue what this site is all about. Sure, we get silly questions, sure we get questions by some people who are too lazy to do their on research, but, that doesn't excuse the kind of behavior which you are describing.
I would suggest that, when you get that type of answer, just go ahead and report that person and, just maybe, when they are suspended, and have to take the time to build a new profile, etc, to return, they might think twice.
But, then again, probably not..
Sorry you're having problems with morons.. It's an occupational hazard when trying to gain information, or, to help someone.
Hope your day gets better.
2006-08-09 07:20:26 · answer #3 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetheart, I agree with you 100%.. I'm a 65 year old man, retired and like comming on here knowing that maybe something I've learned over the years just may help someone.. I had to remove my e-mail address just because I was getting alot of nasty e-mails.. Boy! Thats not what this site was ment for..But as you have seen, alot of people just love to be nasty and show there ignorance.. Guess its there way of showing off for there friends... You just keep feeling the way you do, proves there are still some nice people out there.. Your friend from Tennessee...ROB
2006-08-09 07:25:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hate is a very strong word. I like to think of dislike.
Ignorance is different to each and every person. Anger the same. What we all need to do is accept people for what they are - then make our own choice whether to include them in our "space."
2006-08-09 07:19:16 · answer #5 · answered by Blond Logic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I just started coming to this site and I posted a question and got a very rude answer. This is a really neat site to get some answers to your questions.
2006-08-09 07:17:57 · answer #6 · answered by Leilialoha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could not agree more, and i like the way you think. I like to be sarcastic on here sometimes but I never give ignorant answers to the actually serious questions people ask.
2006-08-09 07:18:20 · answer #7 · answered by miss_gem_01 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, well I don't hate them, but, you know what I mean. Even if I don't agree with someone's beliefs on something, I still should be able to answer with respect and dignity. I think it shows a person's maturity how they answer a question.
2006-08-09 07:18:25 · answer #8 · answered by Lindsay M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the purpose of this site is for people to voice opinions, good or bad you have to accept that just because some one is mean or rude doesn't mean they should have that freedom taken away. not every one is tripping through the Daisy's so to speak
2006-08-09 07:19:37 · answer #9 · answered by The Key Master 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. Questions you choose to answer should be what you are interested in or know about and responding in a mean or disrespectful manner is totally inappropriate.
2006-08-09 07:19:57 · answer #10 · answered by brokolay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋