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Ethics matter to me. Which is why I have decided to block most of this website starting today.

I am not talking about the creeps. Those are worthy of reporting.

I am talking about regular people who have a poor sense of responsibility towards the wellbeing of others , and reflect a very frail moral compass.

For example , if someone cannot understand that posting a selfie is not an invitation to do whatever with it, and creates countless of (but) clauses around it, that person is to me suspicious and unreliable.

I will draw the lines at whatever people choose to defend .

I am sure there won't be many left but I don't care about numbers, I care about what people are made of and whether they can uplift me intellectually or pull me back to their dark ages.
AlyAngel · F
You are awesome, interesting and intelligent , i think you rock. You put words out here that I wish i could piece together to make sense. Keep being you.
Miram · 31-35, F
@AlyAngel 🤗
Ferric67 · M
@AlyAngel @Miram yes, miram is awesome
SUPERVlXEN · F
I keep repeating myself, the enablers is root for the creeps and harassing and bullying users to stick around. They need fuel and that’s what the enablers are to them. I hear you! 💜
TinyViolins · 31-35, M
Oof, that's a tall task. But I'm glad you're choosing to set an example. I think people too often treat this place like a jukebox or like an arcade game, where they see the people on here as playthings rather than complex human beings.

I mean, banter is fun and all, but if it's all someone has to offer, you can't really count on them for much. Best to cut ties before they drag you down with them
Miram · 31-35, F
@TinyViolins

I agree.

In situation where I am laughing with someone, and also thinking about that one way this person would very much jeopardize what's best for me for a rather shallow gain, of course there is no prospect of real connection. I already decided what they are made of.

I think what holds me back is the hope that people change but I need to put myself first more often and learn that it is not my job to fix people.
TinyViolins · 31-35, M
@Miram It's sad but true. Sometimes I wonder if my personality is rigid and somber as a means of 'testing' people. To see whether or not they're someone I can trust. Trust-issues tend to dominate my approach towards social interactions, so seeing people who are all about indulging themselves just instinctively puts me off.

I'd rather be alone than be around people who'll never really care about me.
Selah ·
It's better this way.
Viper · M
That sounds like a great thing for you personally! I think you'll be much happier and comfortable.

That being said,vI fear I'll end up being one of the ones blocked, sooner or later :(

It's been very good knowing you, and keep being amazing. 🤗
caPnAhab · 26-30, M
Good. Maybe some of that contention will go away that I've been seeing lately. Well, goes away for you, the one blocking
Miram · 31-35, F
@caPnAhab

Hold your horses.

You will still see the disagreement because expressing opposing opinions is very important when it comes to overall progress.

I just won't have anything to do with the person if the disagreement is telling about their character.
caPnAhab · 26-30, M
@Miram yeah true, I'm with you there. I just don't like shouting matches
People fail themselves everyday, we all do.....it is about what you feel you can tolerate. Here it is good because we don't need to put up with the bs of others.
sarabi · F
Yep, your mind should get calmer after that. 😊
Iwillwait · M
Great idea. I do this too.
Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F
I not a fan of selfie posts, a preference.
But , agree nobody should be acting the way you described.
DeeBee · M
Well done to you Miram,quality over quantity any day of the week.The block button does wonders!
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
You're asking a lot of SW. Uplift you intellectually? Closer to upchuck. Intellectually, mind you. 🙂
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
@Miram I have met some great people here, and others who would benefit greatly from a professional intervention.
Miram · 31-35, F
@uncalled4 You say it like the two are mutually exclusive. I have been both depending on who you ask.
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
@Miram Well, you're a colorful person, much like myself.
bookerdana · M
And miss all my wonderful posts...I am UNDONE😭
iamonfire696 · 41-45, F
I agree, I am not happy that people have chosen to blame the person sharing the photo of themselves.

Reasonably we know many people of all types can view it but for something like that to happen and then to blame the women who is the victim angers me. Why not blame the pervert that did that and see the problem as them?
SW-User
I cry all the time for people I don't actually know because I care about humanity..

I know I can't solve problems on the Internet with any voice I have

I cannot, I have my own issues and life problems and probably don't have the same level of intelligence to deal with it, but I do care, very much❤️

 
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