I was responding to a post and this came out. I think it is what I would like to say to all the people who see me as some kind of monster.

[b] I am passionate about what I believe, as I am sure you are, but I cannot afford to be emotionally invested to the extent that it would upset me that people disagree with me, or think ill of me because of what I believe. Understand. Disagreement spawns ad hominem because we are human, but at some point, you have to either accept that you are going to be insulted, or cease to voice your opinion. If the conversation reaches the point of endless zinger exchanges, then it is just time to end the conversation, or enjoy the distraction of zinger creativity. [/b]

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SW-User

I have a problem with the cursing at, and general abusiveness towards someone with a different viewpoint, that shows up from both sides of any issue on this site and others. I only respond to political or divisive posts occasionally now. We have enough terrible crap going on in the world that we all have do deal with. People should agree to disagree and attempt to find commonality in other things. Becoming angry and saying revolting things to others isn't going to change anyone's position. It just feeds the angry frustration occurring.

Personally, I've now limited my time here and refuse to take anyone's attacks to heart. I don't care what anyone thinks about me and when I log out, whatever occurs stays here. I have a life outside of here that I enjoy.

Oberon1 · 61-69, M

@SW-User Exactly! Well said.