Is Porwest Mean?
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (112864)
United States
October 10, 2020 4:50pm CST
I will be the first one to admit that I am very opinionated, and I do not make apologies for that. I am a tell it like it is kind of a guy. Some people have found that to be brash, or harsh, or whatever word you might want to choose...
And as is anyone's prerogative, some have actually decided to block me.
I am okay with that. I too, have blocked others for a variety of reasons.
My opinion may not always agree with yours. But I do try to keep anything I say civil, and on the level, and where necessary, I try to do my best to explain my position.
I think I do a good enough job of that.
But am I mean? That's the question. I mean, I do not want to be. I endeavor not to be. And I do my best to not come off that way.
I am not going to beat around the bush. I will never stop speaking my mind. I will never stop sharing my opinion. But it is just a curiosity. Am I mean? Am I pushy? Am I a bully?
Look, I think if we all agreed with each other all the time, that would be pretty boring, and I have enjoyed many a deep, heated discussion with someone here who very shortly after I was able to talk on an entirely different discussion in a jovial way.
What are your thoughts? I think this should be an interesting exchange.
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11 responses
@Dena91 (17039)
• United States
10 Oct 20
If a person stays on coarse of the subject and not run off the rails and begin name calling or cursing then no I don't perceive them as being mean, pushy or a bully.
But once a person steps over the line and begins to name call or curse, well I'm done with them and the discussion.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
10 Oct 20
I unfollow mylotters who condescend another.
Verbal bullying is violence. Not to be tolerated.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
11 Oct 20
@porwest Bully as a verb means 'seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable.'
Condescend as a verb means 'show feelings of superiority.'
I hope the definitions are clear enough for you.
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@porwest (112864)
• United States
10 Oct 20
But what defines bullying? An opinion that disagrees with yours or something else? Because I have known some here that simply define bullying as one who has a different opinion.
I have also heard people feel like they were condescended to who only have a different opinion.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
11 Oct 20
I'm a crazy botch, so my opinion dont matter.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
11 Oct 20
@porwest
I understand what you are saying. I also like to tell it like it is.I think you are a good guy and if people do not like who you are then it is their problem. I do not ever think you are mean. I think you are a good guy. Believe I have dealt with bullies and have a horrible one above you are certainly not a bully I feel.
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@everwonderwhy (7355)
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12 Oct 20
Yes. You are mean, bully, pushy, honestly annoying---To those boo-boos who cannot or haven't yet learned to handle, take, face war-room situations. Allthey have spewing out of their foul mouths are expletives and baseless character assassinations.They should try on real humor and trumponian skill to get over their DS. 
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@everwonderwhy (7355)
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17 Oct 20
@porwest Good riddance to your blockers. They would realize how much they are missing. 
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@porwest (112864)
• United States
17 Oct 20
@everwonderwhy Most of them blocked me for disagreements with politics. I actually feel sorry for them. They do not have the ability to think. I know that sounds harsh. But it is what it is, however unfortunate that may be.
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@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
10 Oct 20
For the few post that we have interacted, you're not mean. Others may have different perceptions at things. I also experience that here.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
11 Oct 20
I think you choose to be yourself. That makes things interesting. People should not take things personally, or if they are going to take things personally they should not go to discussions of people who do not agree with them.
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@porwest (112864)
• United States
11 Oct 20
I appreciate that. I am quite surprised sometimes when someone DOES post something, someone opposes it, and then they get bent out of shape. In cases such as that I think, oh...it wasn't an actual opinion you were looking for. It was a validation of your own. lol
@snowy22315 (209044)
• United States
11 Oct 20
You are entitled to your opinion and as long as you are respectful, nothing wrong with that! I have blocked a couple here that were condescending bullies, but most here are fine even if you have to take some with a grain.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
11 Oct 20
I don't think you come off as rude or mean. It's really good to have an exchange of ideas and opinions, even when they're totally different.
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@Namelesss (3364)
• United States
11 Oct 20
YOU? Mean? Is somebody pickin on you. I'mma just have to open up a can of whoopass. Nah, last time I did that it was all snakey. How's that slang go, you aint mean yous just snarky. 
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@LindaOHio (222624)
• United States
11 Oct 20
You can be harsh when you don't agree with someone's opinion (especially about politics) and you are explaining your position. I take it with a grain of salt and just figure you are being passionate about your platform.
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