Once upon a time I felt I had to "help" someone see the light... no subject was taboo. It became burdensome because some people refused to "see"... then they'd certainly not agree... with me. What's wrong with these people? Don't they have "half a brain"?
So the time arrived when I no longer posted on political newspaper articles, and instead I went to bed. Yes, you can still find me leaving comments on blogs and other sites, but I do it for different reasons today. I'm happier without the drama. Lately several places are involved in topics I would have jumped in on, in the past. But that's just it... I read about these same topics many years ago and have watched them come full circle... still no solutions. Maybe you've experienced the same thing I have?
Are you one to bang away at your computer or other equipment, and try to "help" someone see the light? Are you right? Are you sure? Do zombies really exist? (Ha! Just threw that in to see if you're paying attention.) Is the madcap of drama something to think about or would you rather see a post on my apple cobbler?(smile)
Interesting questions, Dixie. Although I do like to see some good recipes, I enjoy seeing others' opinions on subjects of interest to them. It's always interesting to see what lights a fire under someone.
ReplyDeleteHahaha, Linda, I like that > "what lights a fire under someone."
Deletemostly no, entering discussions at forums and websites drains all my energy, and since I'm an empath I need to save it and share it, not waste it. We live in a world in which any idiot can have internet and express opinions and it infuriates me when somebody idiotic shares opinions on live and death matters. Especially about politics.... it;'s one thing to be an armchair philosopher and a whole other to be a direct victim of politics
ReplyDeleteHmm, got me thinking now... Dezz, wow!
DeleteOther than answering questions about grammar, or pointing out an error that's repeated and repeated and repeated and . . . never mind. Years ago I was part of a Laura Ingalls Wilder Little House books discussion group. What could be more benign? I used the term "mail carrier" instead of "mailman". Another member assaulted me for being politically correct. It was so bad that this person wouldn't stop emailing me and calling me names. I left the group and have never joined another. If bloggers are into political discussions and/or name calling, I say farewell. I admit that I called a Republican an idiot once in a blog post. It was a few years ago, and I don't think I've done it again.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
I think that would have been an interesting group. I enjoyed her books.
Delete"If bloggers are into political discussions and/or name calling, I say farewell."I tend to vote with my feet too, and walk away. I'm sorry that happened to you.
You called a Republican an idiot? Hahaha! I hope you're bipartisan, now.
The idiot asked me to Homecoming in high school and then uninvited me. He ended up on Bob Dole's staff. I'm quite fond of Bob Dole, but the uninviter was an idiot. I don't know what he does now.
DeleteHe certainly was! How rude.
DeleteBtw, you and the lizards remind me of me and the chipmunks. Good hunting.
It depends on the subject, though there are exceptions. Politics and religion - you can't make people see the light because often they believe they are right ...
ReplyDeleteI'm the first to be on that list, Mike. As many comments as I've left you, is there a doubt? But things my way seem to changing. Time will tell.
DeleteI rarely engage because when someone thinks they're right, they usually won't listen to anyone telling them they're wrong. I've seen some terrible threads in comment sections and just don't want to be part of that kind of thing. I'll just seethe within….
ReplyDeleteI understand what you're saying! This past year brought me to a place I found difficult to maneuver. Walking away seems to be the better thing to do, for me.
DeleteIt's not worth it. No one wins in an argument. Since the Internet is very liberal (and I am very conservative) it would be easy to become riled by what I read. But I know it's all supposed to happen this way, I can't change it, and it's not my job to fix it. I'm much happier that way.
ReplyDeleteAnd Dixie, send me an email and I'll send you a better graphic of Dragon. Appreciate you displaying it here as well! You are awesome.
You definitely helped me last year! I was ballistic and it wasn't worth it.
DeleteI copied someone's copy - that might be the problem. Let me see what I can do. You are certainly welcome - I can't wait to read the book!!
I've gone the same route. I used to get involved in these discussions but depending on the site it's either a matter of someone preaching to the choir (including me) or ranting to a crowd of fools who are polar opposites of what I believe. Nothing like disagreeing on one of those latter sites to bring out an army of trolls to assault my believes and insult me as a person. Not worth the time and effort involved.
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Tossing It Out
Lee, I've met the trolls and they are so unpleasant. I've been blogging since 2006 - it's a different internet world now. Manners is a four letter word for some. It's taken me some time to realize what you say is true, ["Not worth the time and effort involved."]
DeleteThank you for visiting me today! (smile)
Apple Cobbler please.....
ReplyDeleteI rest my case.
Enjoy your day Dixie...
Cheers!
Linda :o)
Very smart woman! I like you. Enjoy your day.(smile)
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