I recently discovered blogging and find it fascinating as many of us do.
I don't expect to receive comments on my blogging, (there are far too many blogs in existence for mine to pop up on a search...but you never know) but just expressing opinions in text for with the likelihood of others reading it and finding some interest (or not), and perhaps communicating their own opinions and ideas can be very cathartic and also educational.
I have to remark though, on one blog that I happened on when I searched this site.
I found this person who at first, after reading one of her posts thought may be nice to reply.
Her response to this post was very nice, but it had an edge and I didn't think more about it, but then I found other posts she made which I disagreed with, and posted comments.
Just opinions and points of view. Nothing nasty. Communication with another person I thought.
I tried to express my opinion clearly and with some emotion, while trying to at least appreciate that everyone is entitled to an opinion, regardless of whether everyone else agrees or not.
The responses I got were , to say the least, firey and vitriolic with no understanding of anothers point of view. In fact in some sentences, the point was missed totally. She gave the impression that she had read it once, reacting as she went and then fired back a comment.
Personally, I would have thought re-reading and understanding what had been written and where the author was coming from and then producing a comment which should also be proof read.
You can tell the difference you know. The huge lack of consideration for various views is very obvious.
Now you don't have to comment with total sweetness & light, I'm not thin skinned and naive enough for that, but a mature and informative reply expressing your views is very little to ask. We all have a right to respond the way we feel is right, but we all have to accept the consequences for the impressions we present to others. (See "Euthanasia and of course...I'll rant on other stuff")
The other interesting thing was that I was unable to find my comments linked to the original subject for others to form an opinion or view both side-by-side. That seemed like an extraordinarily narrow view for someone who claims the high religious ground.
Perhaps my inexperience in blogs has not allowed me to find them yet.
This is the basis of her anger and attitude I suspect, but I could be wrong.
I don't like organised religion, in fact I hate it, but accept at least that others do not and they are entitled to an opinion as long as they don't force it down my throat. How others choose to react to having religion forced on them is there business. I will usually respectfully suggest that I don't want to know about it, then I will attack endlessly with no remorse.
I won't go on about religion except to say that people like her have a tendency to re-enforce my view rather than foster interest.
Having said that, not all people involved in religion are paedophiles and criminals, some with very strong views about religion do enormous amounts of good, it's just that this person is not one of them. (Or at least I'd be surprised.)
Feel sorry for this person. I for one will not waste my time trying to exchange views at the red-neck level. She's not worth the trouble.
Americans are not my favourite people, I have had first hand experience, and their president does them no favours, but I mustn't generalise about anything, there are good and bad in absolutely everything, this person however re-enforces this viewpoint also.
Enjoy and celebrate differing opinions. Just be prepared to accept anothers opinion that you're an idiot if you express them in a way that presents you that way.
I will !
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Here is your response, coward!
Stick it up your arse and spin on it!
I hate to, but I guess I'm going to have to be judgmental...
But then again, I'm not going to JUDGE an entire country of people based on the lunatic ranting of ONE asshole. Just remember this Alan, you came to MY blog and trash talked me...so here is your repayment...
Alan, if it takes you an entire year to find your own blog, then it does not surprise me that you can't find your previous posts; the ones you left for me are posted. I guess you overlooked them just like you overlooked the fact that I typed
A S T R O N O M Y...not astrology...perhaps the bolts in your neck are screwed a bit tightly? Go back to the post that you commented on; that is where you will find your previous comments. Now, however, I wish I HAD trashed them since you have turned out to be an utter moron.
Just in case you luck up and find your way back here you hedonistic prick, here are your stupid comments with my comments added; Or, like you already implied, I suppose you will tuck your tail between your legs and leave after coming over here to piss in my yard. After all, that is what one can expect from a coward such as yourself.
In case you can't figure it out - your comments are the one's that make no damn sense and are in italics; and since this is my blog, my comments are in BOLD:
Oh dear Laureal.
Here you go again. Please, put your brain into gear before engaging your mouth (or in this case, your keyboard).
It's A-S-T-R-O-N-O-M-Y not astrology, and they are A-S-T-R-O-N-O-M-E-R-S not astrologers. OKAY...I looked and looked and LOOKED and have no clue what you are talking about...nowhere in the last two posts have I used ASTROLOGERS or ASTROLOGY...maybe you are the one who's brain should be engaged before you attack a total stranger with your miniscule intelligence.
I agree with you though, astrology is not very scientific. Oh, and while we're at it I also agree that something is NOT science without empirical research, but you seem to generalize and say "there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of empirical research being done within astrology or science"
Again, I don't get it...your comment should be stricken from the record as complete and utter poppycock!
Science is based on empirical research, or it can't be called science.
That is the most ignorant statement I think I have ever read...not all Science is based on empirical research...do you usually make your point by pointing out the obvious? is that the only way you can appear intelligent at all? how can they research a star when they can't get close enough to one to actually perform research on it? How can they study a galaxy that is 50 Billion light years away?Science is GUESS work...it is theory being compared to and applied to actual facts. Ah, it's a waste of time explaining something so complex to a simpleton like you, Alan.
And then, that religion is the heart of discipline.
WHAT????
that religion is real, but don't ask the rest of us to believe you're sane.I and millions of other people in the world are disciplined enough without the need for the crutch of religion. By all means, believe what you want, but don't expect me to buy into it Oh my! are you going against your hypocrite bullshit about not being judgmental again? goodness...that sure sounded judgmental to me! and it also sounded like stereotyping...again, don't attempt to discuss religion based on your minimal knowledge of it. If you see religion as a "crutch" then you are dumber than I first realized. But, that's alright, you go through life with those blinders on...I feel so sorry for you and the "millions" of other's who don't "need" religion...Judging by your attempt to be un-biased and your attack and unfair judgment of someone you don't even know, I would say that you are not as disciplined as you think you are.
I don't advocate killing babies to control population, I'm disciplined enough not to advocate that people like you should be silenced (my analogy for burning witches...clever huh ;-) ) and I'm all for treating people fairly and with respect, but I have no hint of a religious disease in me. NO, I definitely wouldn't call you clever. Full of shit, maybe...but I have a feeling clever is something you have never been in your entire, sad little life. And tsk, tsk..now...calling me a witch, eh? I've probably been called worse by far better people than you. And if you are without religion, then you are indeed diseased; the fact that you are denying your spirit the one thing that would make you a better person is proof of your depravity and ignorance. And again, do you seriously believe you are treating me fairly by coming to my blog to attack me? is that your so-called discipline? You are also a liar...a hypocritical one, at that.
Your theory falls apart. I'm not sure what you are talking about...do you honestly think that any of the drivle you just expunged has changed my heart and mind one bit? Your ignorance is becoming very apparent...let's read on, shall we?
I don't pretend to understand all about science, and I don't believe it all because someone claims to have proved it.
In the end, and even beyond it, NO ONE KNOWS !!, but you apparently do.
Why, thank you for giving me so much credit...I don't claim to know it ALL, but I do believe that I know more than you. =-)
I make a choice and have an opinion which everyone has to a large extent.
Yes, opinions are just like you...assholes...and everyone has one! I wonder what you do for a living...you would make a terrific bullshit salesman...you have a mouth full of samples.
That's the sad thing about red-necks and religion, they will hold to a view, believing to be absolute without having the ability to accept that others have a contrary opinion and are entitled to it. Oh my! are you being judgmental again? and a hypocrite to boot!...sounds like you are doing exactly what you are accusing me of...tsk, tsk, tsk...as you just stated, others DO have contrary opinions and are entitled to them...so why the gregarious attack on my opinions and beliefs? Perhaps because you are so sorely lacking any true character and discipline that you have to resort to what any heathen would resort to...judgement and ridicule...your fear and ignorance are apparent to me. Again, the fact that you are attacking me and trying to accuse me of being stupid and biased is more proof that you are the one who is not capable of accepting the views and opinion of others.
BTW, unless I haven't been blogging for long enough (most likely), I note that you're not brave enough to post my comments on your blog for others to see and have an opinion. If you have half a brain you would go back to the comment that you replied to and there you will see your previous comments. Again, no intelligence to speak of since you can't even find your OWN comments. And I am probably the bravest individual you will never have the honor of knowing
Can't have someone contradict you, can we. You also believe in censorship too then. I will exercise my right of censorship to your future posts, should you attempt to be BRAVE enough to return and attempt to darken my door with your clap-trap drivle and bullshit; however, I don't think you will return since you seem to be quite a coward. =-)
Because you appear not to have the ability to discuss, nor exchange views without vitriol and anger, I won't try to show interest in your views nor post replies. AH, sounds to me that YOU are the one who is a coward! I sense that you are setting yourself up to do exactly what you accuse me of - turning tail and running the other way and not exchanging views and opinions with others because you lack the ability to echange anything at all except judgements and ridicule...don't have enough hair on your balls, eh?
You're not worth my time. And the sad thing is, maybe your life isn't as happy as I thought it was in my first reply. You certainly would NOT fit in to our lifestyle. And last of all, perhaps the majority of your posts that I've seen have "0" comments for a reason. Aww, now don't go away mad! that's not the way to exchange views and ideas...oh well...this just goes to show you that you really shouldn't discuss religion, politics or the truth with others...especially pouty little babies like Alan from australia...I suppose he will go curl up on his bed and suck his thumb and call me names...maybe he'll get lucky and find his own blog again and post some witty little diatribe about little ole me and the rest of my redneck bretheren American's. I certainly hope that the Australian troops who are fighting beside the American's in Iraq are not cold-blodded assholes like ole Alan here is. God bless you anyway, Alan. BTW, what comments are you looking at? I have shitloads of comments...perhaps people agree with what I say and have no need to shoot off their big stupid mouths like you! And now that you mention it...I noticed that you posted your one comment over a year ago to start your blog and the ONLY comment you received was an ad for Mortgage Insurance! LMAO!!!
You need all of God's mercy that he can spare...you and those Millions out there just like you who have no hope. You are a fucking hypocrite...an ignorant one at that. My life is extraordinary...my life is filled with love and hope and a destiny far more fulfilling than yours.
People like you are the reason I hold the views I do about the U.S, americans. mmm...judgments again...harsh ones too...now he is judging the entire U.S.A. I'm not going to debase myself as you have, Alan, and unfairly execute an entire Nation based upon the views of one idiot such as yourself who at least has the sense to work a computer. Hell, babies can work computers nowadays! Austrailians are great people and they have a lot in common with American's...contrary to what Alan-the-asshole believes. Just as America has, so has Australia based their governing laws on the laws handed down by God. Just because one agnostic asshole doesn't believe in God, doesn't mean I should judge the whole Australian country because of it. Call your comments views if you wish, but judgemental bullshit is really all you have spouted so far - I have yet to see an intelligent comment worth debating from you. Ah well, it is true what they say...there really is no hope for the hopeless...I pity you Alan...but not for long...because I have better things to occupy my time than wasting it on a podunk, trash-talking, heathenistic dipshit from the outback like yourself.
This guy is SO full of shit. He talks about how he will appreciate the diverse opinions of others, but if you give those opinions he gets all pouty and stomps off.
This guy is proof that there are morons living amongst us...I'm just damn glad this one is in Australia. He hates American's he hates God...I'm not feeling much for HIM now that you mention it. But I'm not going to generalize ALL Australians as assholes just because this one asshole hates American's. I'm not going to put ALL Australians in a box and call them idiots and overly-opinionated dumbasses just because of him.
No, that would be a very un-disciplined and childish thing to do.
Oh well...I proved my point that he truly is a biased asshole who, contrary to what he says, does not appreciate debating other points of view - you either see it his way or now way at all! that is NOT a debate - dumbass! He is one of those that sets the bait and when you put in your two cents he lashes back with name calling and othewise uncalled for comments based soley on his hatred for people.
Like I said, I'm just glad this pouty wittle baby lives in Australia. Poor Australia! LMAO!!!
Speaks for itself really.
Laureal. Get help. Please.
Oh well, I thought my comments to Laureals blog were reasonably tame. Opinionated certainly, but tamer than this. Form your own opinions by visiting her blog.
Oh well. Takes all types.
Fortunately I don't take myself, my comments or those of others quite so seriously.
I'll just slink off now ;-)
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