Posted:Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:11 PM CST
The proper way to behave in a response.
I have to admit, that I'm somewhat astonished that I even feel the need to write this. Yet, I am frequently amazed by the improper behavior by others in responding to forum posts and blogs. I mean, everyone on this site is supposed to be at least 18 years old, right ?
EVERYONE has a right to their opinion. You also have a right to disagree with that opinion, if you like to. Afterall, you have right to your opinion too. If you like, explain why you differ in your opinion on the topic covered. I suggest using realistic examples to drive your point home.
Regardless, what I see time & time again instead, is childish name calling and chastisement of other people. If you are going to disagree with someone, disagree intellectually with WHAT HAS BEEN SAID, not with the person themself. Do not call the other person derogatory names, nor berate them. Because, they do have a right to their opinion, as do you. Indeed, all chastisement does, is to make that person have a more rigid stance against you and it also marks the person issuing such poor treatment as a person of low intellect and bad character. Afterall, what you type (or say) is a reflection upon YOU, not someone else.
If anger prevents you from responding properly to the points covered, then I suggest taking a walk and cooling down somewhat before responding. Or perhaps, skipping that blog/forum entirely and moving on to something that pleases you instead. 
Now play nice. 
K2Jaye
Stratford, Ontario Canada
Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:31 PM CST
lol...That picture is funny and totaly depicks what you where trying to say...Thanks for the smile it put on my face...
jam11
Hoboken, Georgia USA
Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:34 PM CST
You hit the nail right on the head...and we should treat people the way we want to be treated and one thing ive learned in life is harsh words never solve problems it just creates more.
moonlove
chiang mai, Amphoe Bang Kapi Thailand
Tue Nov 10, 2009 6:49 PM CST
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Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:16 PM CST
Solo, are you reading this? Are you? This guy is calling you out, now remember you are from Baltimore, I want to see you represent!!!
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Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:26 PM CST
Ok, for our newer viewers, just tunning in, you need to understand some history, you see there was a squirel that was terrorizing this neighborhood and he battled a scorpio queen, much to his detriment, anyway it is a long story but please watch closely, I feel some more events about to take place!!
Kasih
Jakarta Indonesia
Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:26 AM CST
Yes Jimnastic i agree with u. Some times i could feel actual emotion bursting from this blogs comments and forums but i think the people that really really crossed the line has properly being taken care of. Like the blog from hope82? That blog and the commentator was quite interesting as but its gone now.
how1e
cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany
Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:57 AM CST
Im not saying that I disagree with what you write at all.......but.
Seems to me it depends partly on whether you are referring to "blog rules" as laid down by the site or what you think is appropriate behaviour.
For blog rules, its fair enough, if people dont like them they should go elsewhere. But leaving blog rules aside, sure we are all supposed to be over 18. We are also supposed to be individuals, not machines and different people have different ways of expressing themselves. Some are also more emotional than others. I think its more important that people express their views true to themselves, not true to a ste of rules. And in any case, what makes you the arbiter of suitable behaviour ?
rubendario
Hartford, Connecticut USA
Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:45 AM CST
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Wed Nov 11, 2009 12:58 PM CST
Howie, this guy is wearing a tie, so that does give him more credibility, may I say that if you blog please no pics, if you cant get your point across without pics, as they say in Jersey fugetaboutit!!!
how1e
cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany
Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:57 PM CST
OK Mr Bay2Brake, a fair point well made. And there was me thinking all the nutters on this site came from CA.
JimNastics
Kingston, New Jersey USA
Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:11 PM CST
Actually, pictures are permitted.
That's why they offer it as a option.
Credibility ? Never judge a book by it's cover, nor tie, even if it is a Pancaldi.
How1e - in answer to your original question I am referring to BOTH the rules of the site AND basic common human courtesy.
hopefloats
Slim's Lady, Tennessee USA
Wed Nov 11, 2009 4:48 PM CST
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Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:12 PM CST
Jim, you are only permitted 3 emoticons per post, I just counted four in your last one, what do you have to say about that??? Maybe if you took the beam out of your own eye, you could see to take the splinter out of your neighbors or something like that, but anyway having self rightious indignation if fun, believe me I have been there done that many times, and about the emoticons, no need to answer I am just pissed they dont work on this computer @#$*#!!!