It was my very first time!
By ingrid
@ridingbet (66857)
Philippines
April 18, 2017 6:25am CST
-To read a discussion full of rant.
I read the discussion on the mobile phone, and it was a rant of one member. The issue somehow pertains to copying and pasting posts, or excerpts of a post, or something to this effect. I will not delve deeper into the topic, but the way the person gave his/her anger is really bad.
I read some comments of disagreement, and then the comments-back is also not good. Well, practically, this is an interactive site so I believe all insights should be heard. But let us not create enemies here. We still have the choice to agree or ignore.
I think the member deleted her/his discussions, and I don’t know too, if this person comes back, or just taking a hiatus.
Have you engaged in disagreements in this site?
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18 responses
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
18 Apr 17
I try not to get into any, but I had a post turn rather nasty about a year ago. It happens...in life and in here.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
maybe the one who commented in your discussion was the one who ranted. yes, it happens here and in real life.
@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
@ridingbet I also do the same thing. I had seen some comments that might fall into a fire situation. I call the attention of the person. I hope this person will stop doing it.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
yes, kabsat, and we both have our points of disagreement in one discussion; that is why i would not want to create animosities here; i just ignored the comments-back, and now i am moving on.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
20 Apr 17
@Shavkat hmmm, just like that very short thread; no! a string, that we had regarding the profession thingy. i had to cut it short now because it seemed the member does not agree to our points of view.
that is better so the fire settles down. and guess what, this member is not around?
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@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
18 Apr 17
Who wouldn't be angry if some one stole your post? I know I would. What's even worst is that some people steals your post and put it in other websites.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
right, but the discussion was not about stealing a post, but copying and pasting something from that post, and yes, if copied, that is a ground for plagiarism.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
@sol_cee maybe @JolietJake removed his comment? i read it last night on the phone, and i was surprised when it was gone when i checked it out this morning.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
18 Apr 17
That's not the way to do things is it? If someone has a complaint about someone else, the correct thing to do is report them to admin.
I've not had any arguments with anyone here, though someone left offensive comments on one of my recent posts. Someone else reported him and his account was deleted.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
who would try to disagree with your discussions? that is absurd.if his comments were truly offensive, then i think it was just right for him to be reported and his account removed.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
19 Apr 17
@jaboUK Who said this type of things? Not that I want to know the name...they are not worth thinking about.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
18 Apr 17
Only once have I had a problem with a member, and it was him not me. I didn't agree with something he said, I didn't call him out nor was I nasty, but he sure was. I have no time for people who think only their opinion counts. I unfriended him and went about my own business.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
hmm, like me where one blocked me because i did not fully agree with what he posted. it really seemed he should read favorable comments in his post, and there i was, giving my own point of view and disagreeing. he eventually blocked me, and so i say, "it is his loss, not mine!"
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
23 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 but how would you feel if you are constantly intimidated by one because his comments do not accept your reasons, and you want to push your reasons as well? would you state a 'final word while explaining your side, or you will just stop the thread and go on? maybe that other one will think he won the argument.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
23 Apr 17
@ridingbet Yes indeed his loss. We are all entitled to our own opinions.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
18 Apr 17
Disagreements, yes - arguments, no. It seems pretty peaceful here and when it is too hostile for me, I just move on
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
right. we can disagree on one but not to the extent of making that person 'an enemy of the state'.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
14 Sep 17
@ridingbet Exactly! Agree to disagree
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@snowy22315 (169965)
• United States
19 Apr 17
Not really, some people are convinced they are right about everything, and you will never get them to see another person's point of view. I just ignore those types of people most of the time.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
17 Sep 17
i hope it still holds true even if the user is already getting angry at you.
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
21 Apr 17
I have engaged in disagreements - healthy ones though. In the end, it is best to just agree to disagree.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
23 Apr 17
@ridingbet of course if the argument turns into a violent one and resorts to rude remarks and name calling, it is better to walk away from the situation.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
22 Apr 17
right on that, but when you agree to disagree, would this also mean more discussions with the author of the post you commented on? if the disagreements lead to a 'more violent reaction and interaction', i believe it is better to stop the argument. we can do that, right?
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@jujunme (2501)
• United States
18 Apr 17
if i disagree with someone here i know how to give my opinion without being nasty or abrasive
IMO there's no need to have an all out war over a discussion or comment , if you can't agree or get along with the person, end it by leaving it be
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@jujunme (2501)
• United States
19 Apr 17
@ridingbet on the old Mylot there were arguments everywhere, every day
i'm glad to see that's changed quite a bit
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
yes that is true. it is also a reflection of your own personality when you do not engage in word wars.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
20 Apr 17
@jujunme really? i presume it has changed for the better. healthy arguments is good, but no bullying though. discrimination and disagreements to the point of getting personal, i think, should be taken out.
@DanieGirl80587 (2713)
• United States
19 Apr 17
I try not to, unless the person is just either really really stupid or really really wrong.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
20 Apr 17
maybe this person could be lacking attention, or attention-seeker? could be...
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
17 Sep 17
the user deleted the posts. the user mentioned this in the latest discussion the user made, then deleted that discussion after a day.
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
18 Apr 17
I commented on the discussion.....received a response which made me check to see exactly what I had written....yup, twisted, misunderstood and not what the intent had been. I suggested that they had misunderstood.....I did look at the response, but thought....wisdom says....leave it alone.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
yes, i believe it was your comment on her post that ignited the fire. i think she should have read carefully your response, and not immediately jumped into what she believed in.
there were so many emojis of thumb down, so i thought this person is really angry and not listening to others' explanations.
it was so nice of you to cut the thread and left.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
i agree. even a cat quietly seated, can be intimidated by a passing mouse.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
and it is nicer if the person who are having disagreements with, speaks in a civil manner and accepts your explanation, just as you to him.
@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
hmm, i sure hope so, my friend. but then, you also mentioned in some of your discussions about the 'rift' between you and your mother. hope it is fixed now.
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
19 Apr 17
Not really...I flit in and out and engage in conversations with people I like otherwise respond if I find the post interesting.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
17 Sep 17
that is good. you have a lot of patience to read some more nasty comments, am i right?
