"Just because you're here, doesn't mean you should." I'm sure many, many of you disagree with this, as you view the internet as a place to vent and ridicule others for your own personal gain, whether that be to relieve stress are just to see others reactions. What is worse is that when you try and stick out a hand to help somebody, they often throw it in your face, pulling you down to their level and leaving you as angry or depressed as they just were. I make this thread in hopes that you'll try to be the better person. Think before you say something, as even on the internet you can affect how one feels. Sometimes all it takes is a talk with one who's down to help them, so why not? The following are excerpts from a conversation with a member of our community, their name abolished to protect him from flame. If you know who this is, do not add to the fire next time by calling them out, put it out entirely. Some of these messages are edited slightly, to both further hide the person's identity and give you an example of a real life situation. ______________________________________________________________________________________ [6:44:06 PM] Domi Boy says: Think about what you say first, and how it might affect other people. [6:44:29 PM]: **** that. I can say whatever the hell i want. You can, but don't. When you do so, it makes you look hateful and leads others to not want nothing to do with you. [6:44:51 PM] Domi Boy says: You're changing other people's viewpoint of them. [6:45:00 PM]: I dont care. Please, start caring. Others may begin to think differently of you, in the end. [6:45:15 PM] Domi Boy says: Which is exactly why people don't respect you. [6:45:38 PM]: I don't care, its the friggin' internet. Allow me to reiterate: "Just because you're here, doesn't mean you should." ______________________________________________________________________________________ I try to make a difference, whether it be on the internet or otherwise. Blame it on my religion, blame it on my upbringing, flame me, hate me, ignore me; I'll still hate seeing people upset, and I'll still want to help them out. All I'm asking is that you do the same, take some time out of your day to talk with them, show them that you care, anything but add to their problem. Even when they intentionally anger you, do not stoop to their level. They are obviously in their current state for a reason, and your anger will only add to theirs. [/vent]
I'm a devout Christian. I'm not trying to change FH, I'm trying to change how people act toward others.
The Hinduism was a joke bro. I realized that you would be Christian. But, people just need to get a sense of humor. People on here act so stiff, gosh.
I didn't catch the sarcasm. I'm sorry I came off as stiff and the like, I've been in an angry state all day.
It wasn't directed towards you, more like to the community in general. They take things too seriously. Lighten up. Put a smile on.
This is a vent, meant to remove bottled up thoughts and emotions. Said smile would be false at the moment, but I'll be fine in time.
Organized religion is the biggest scam in the history of mankind... but hey, if its working for you, rock on. As far as the TOPIC... my thoughts are this: our country has grown over the past few years to this "politically correct" state of mind, where everyone is always worried about hurting other people's feelings, and worried if they might be offended etc etc... maybe it's because a lot of the members of FH are younger, and have only grown up knowing this ideal, but this is not the way things should be if someone gets offended or feelings hurt, its their problem, not mine. and you know the old saying of "**** it, who cares, its the internet" goes both ways... people dont HAVE to get all upset and butthurt over what others say on the internet.
I wish I knew how to kiss ass in such a way that it left me with some pride, and/or dignity. But, I love you.
Please, I created this thread in General Chat for serious discussion. Pull that kind of stuff in Off Topic. Of course, that's all our own opinion. Maybe I am in the younger, politically correct era, but even so it's not something that I like to see going around. Life seems to be centered around it, as of recently, and I'm just tired of seeing it. I may not agree with it, but I respect that you've formed your own opinion and posted it in here. EDIT: I'm assuming I picked the wrong forum to post this in.
It's really quite common in New York City to hear the words "**** off" so maybe it's also affected by you're upbringing.
see, there u go, you're doing better already who gives a **** what i said... hell i probably wont even remember by tomorrow so why let it get you upset.
No, nothing like that, that's nothing. I'm talking about intentionally hurting someone when they are in need of help. That's what gets me. EDIT: Doing better? I'm fine with myself as things are for one. For another thing, I do care about what you've said, it gives me a better understanding of who you are.
I remember there was this old quote. I don't remember it, but the basic moral was that "don't help anyone else so you can win."
It was humorous at first, until you realize you really won't win if you keep helping everybody else. But help is good. Who are we to judge? Only God can really judege us, right?