What's the difference between negativity and realism?
By TheRealDawn
@dawnald (85137)
Shingle Springs, California
February 21, 2009 1:39pm CST
Aside from the dictionary definitions, I mean...
For example, you're on a website and you see that the site's Alexa numbers are declining. Is pointing that out to the community negative or realistic?
Or you point out to the community that the site is dying and you use the Alexa numbers to make your case. Is that negative or realistic?
At what point does realism cross the line into negativity to the point where you don't want to hear it?
2 responses
@goldeneagle (6743)
• United States
23 Feb 09
I have a friend whom I talk to for advice and stuff all the time. He always says things like "think positive" and "no negative energy". He sees it as being pessimistic...I see it as being realistic. I don't have to like a situation to realize that it is a crappy one. I always try to think positive, but there is a difference between thinking positively and ignoring the facts or ignoring reality. It is one thing to be a 'chicken little' running around all the time screaming that the sky is falling...it is entirely different to realize the dimness of the facts when you sit and analyze the situation...
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@stacyv81 (5903)
• United States
21 Feb 09
ok I think that negativity is more like "That'll never happen." When realism is more like "I dont see it happening, but if it does that'd be great"
You know..I think negativity is always thinking negative about every situation even if there is a possibility of it turning out good.
Realism is just pointing out when there really is no possibility.. I hope you understand where I am going with this... =)
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
21 Feb 09
Yeah I think so. It's the difference between, "it can't work because..." and "we're doomed"...
