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I Have a Request

This request goes out to everyone, but mainly those who post political things: if you post something political could you please be willing to share your viewpoints and facts on the matter when questioned? I am truly interested in learning from others who don't share my same opinions and who do! But when people post politically charged things and then don't even want to hold a dialogue it is hard to try to understand and it makes us all more set in our ways that "we are right" and "the others are wrong". Through open-mindedness and dialogue we could all actually learn from each other rather than creating opposition and tension. The only way to convince others that you have a valid point is to educate them, and right now mostly I am just seeing posts where if someone asks questions or challenges an ideal, they are shut down, or simply get rudeness in response. That isn't education. Nor does it help anyone understand one another. It only causes divides. I will always listen to opposing viewpoints as long as they are articulated more so than simply "I'm right and you're wrong". Please can we all try to articulate more and spew hate less?
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turningthekeys · 31-35, F
Ah that is such a kind thing to say.
Also, just an interesting side note: I was blocked the moment I told someone on here that their posts blatantly imply that they don't believe in freedom of speech. And they confirmed it for me by blocking me altogether. 😂 and I don't even have a political stance. 🤭
turningthekeys · 31-35, F
@SW-User I only support the true intellectual sir Patrick star, and his bikini-bottom party.

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turningthekeys · 31-35, F
@SW-User tacos. Good choice!!! 😁
BlueVeins · 22-25
I stick to this as much as I can manage, but even my patience is limited. 😒
PNWLilly · 26-30, F
@BlueVeins I totally feel that, and that is when we all need to know when to walk away. If your reaction is to say something non-productive in response, then walking away is the best thing.
I’m always willing to do that if the goal is understanding and not just ego.
PNWLilly · 26-30, F
@LeopoldBloom Thank you! This is how we learn from one another and actually exchange ideas. The flow of knowledge is powerful, and in order to make that happen we all need to have more understanding and compassion.
StevetheSleeve · 31-35, M
Everyone seems on edge these days.
Teaman · M
I agree, happy to chat.
SW-User
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
I always share my reasoning if I'm not asked for it in a hostile or insulting way.

 
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