I Want To Talk About Community

Sadly, it seems to be a fact that many people cannot publicly debate issues with civility.
When a person disagrees with someone, some individuals immediately default to the belief that the person must hate them or is stupid.
No, the person can still like and respect you but have a different opinion and not be stupid.
This attitude causes division, anger and tribalism.
It hinders hope of meaningful progress with many issues.
I would like, for the sake of sanity, that topics be discussed with respect for each others diverse thoughts and opinions.
Have your say, put your case without vitriol and the world will be a nicer, more understanding place.
Screaming, mocking and vilifying contrary people does not help or support discussions.

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OogieBoogie · F

Oh Taz, i hear ya.

And you're right

. This attitude causes division, anger and tribalism.

Its lack of emotional intelligence.
REactional
....its away from cognitive, and too close to primal.

It used to be grumpy old farts who had no one else alive that they could shout at.

But its also a thing of gen z, and some millennials - this aggresive, no compromise, no theorizing or contemplation....all my way or the highway.

And if by chance you do out reason them, or have rock hard proof - they disappear into the ether.
No aknowledment.

No wonder humanity is shrinking in on itself.

People are losing not only their ability of the art of conversation, but also any sense of reality .

Its like they are retreating back to Platos cave

Gusman · 61-69, M

@OogieBoogie And if by chance you do out reason them, or have rock hard proof - they disappear into the ether.
No acknowledgment.
I see this often. No acknowledgement, never to be heard from again.

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