Is it pointless arguing politics and social issues on here?
56-60, M
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SunshineGirl 路 36-40, F
There is never any harm in trying, but political views and opinions here do seem to be particularly polarised so manage your expectations accordingly 馃檪
I think there may be an issue with the name of the site - Similar Worlds. I have spent my adult life trying to expose myself to views different to my own. I don't see the point of talking only to those who agree with me. That serves only to self-validate and does nothing to advance knowledge and understanding.
At the same time I don't particularly appreciate being called an idiot by people for exercising the same freedom of speech that they demand and take for granted 馃槄 Or being pigeon-holed and labelled on the basis of a single stated opinion that someone happens to find uncomfortable 馃檭
I think there may be an issue with the name of the site - Similar Worlds. I have spent my adult life trying to expose myself to views different to my own. I don't see the point of talking only to those who agree with me. That serves only to self-validate and does nothing to advance knowledge and understanding.
At the same time I don't particularly appreciate being called an idiot by people for exercising the same freedom of speech that they demand and take for granted 馃槄 Or being pigeon-holed and labelled on the basis of a single stated opinion that someone happens to find uncomfortable 馃檭
LordShadowfire 路 M
@Convivial There's some truth to that. Studies have shown that people who vote conservative Republican are looking for a strong leader like a father figure to tell them what to do and how to think. Nothing wrong with that in particular, except that there's always a politician ready to take advantage.
Convivial 路 26-30, F
@LordShadowfire actually there is something wrong with it... Learn to think for yourself or be led around by the nose