I have posted a few controversial topics and some of the responses have been quite rude & impolite (I even responded to those impolite remarks politely.)
I believe there is *always* a calm and polite way of getting a message across without sounding insensitive and rude
Getting angry, being overtly direct, and using the structure "you need to this" "you need to that" and other variants of the *you* only leads to heated arguments, name calling, insults and condescending remarks.
This of coarse leads the subject matter getting lost.
I wouldn't say people in general have lost their manners - but there does seem to be an increasing lack of common courtesy nowadays - especially over the Internet; and as it's growing as a place to chat, socialize etc . people probably appear more ignorant and arrogant than they actually are. It can be hard for people to get across exactly what they want, and mean to say via a keyboard. I have faith in human nature - there are plenty of people who still smile and wish me a good day as I walk down the street. Of course there are, as there always will be, people who are impolite and blunt, and rude; I don't think this issue has necessarily got bigger - just become magnified.
I think the thing to keep in mind is the fact that this is the internet; no one has to worry about coming off as rude to someone they never have to see. Plus, it's hard to convey your meaning in text alone--plenty of people have called me a bitch just because sarcasm doesn't go over so well online. I personally try to be polite and thoughtful at all times (minus the sarcasm, of course). I'm an honest person, but I don't have to be mean too.
By the way, is shoryuken related to hadouken? Because that's definitely Street Fighter.
LOL, your to much! no response on the normal issue huh? was is your definition of normal? The standards that society sets? and info or knowledge on that? Thanks ! ;)
Hi! Normal? What is that? because to me there is no normal, everyone is different and that doesn't mean everyone is wrong. Everyone has there own opinions! "Always" ? well kudos to you! I think that is great, I myself am a very passionate person and sometimes my emotions get the better of me, I'm human and Italian, LOL !
p.s. just my opinion, you sound like a know it all! Just and FYI, no sugar coating here!
Good stuff ! not a know-it-all I am just very passionate about all kinds information & knowledge. Thank you for you very kind compliment though ! - 6 months ago
People don't care anymore, that's all, and are you that easily offended ? or that sensitive? I like people to be direct and to the point even if it is rude, or impolite, sometimes people need to hear it how it is, and not all sugar coated with bullshit, I agree with you to a point, but sometimes you may have to hurt feelings, like telling your friend something you know will hurt them but you have to tell them kinda thing. I personally like that everyone is different in there answering techniques, I think it would be pretty boring if everyone was polite, nice, and calm. I mean this is entertainment and every now and then you might get a good piece of advise. Don't be so serious, have fun, but like I said I hear what your saying and agree to a point. Thanks for listening, lol.!
I believe I am sensitive as any normal person would be, I simply believe there "is *always* a calm and polite way of getting a message across without sounding insensitive and rude"
No sugar coating or BS as you claim, simple nice and straight to the point :)
See how I responded now ? polite and straight to the point ;) - 6 months ago
of course people have I mean like when people tell you to shut up or to get out of the way hello have you not heard of the words excuse me? ok I don't expect people to be so mannerly to the point were they can't be themselves but being polite and show respect is definitely something w should do more often
Oh and I also read a comment from a guy on this to another person who told her to shut up and stop making up the thing she was asking as nobody goes through that and I just thought omg how do you know what this girl is going through if you want to give her help then do otherwise don't tell her how she feels or doesn't feel as how would he know I just thought that was a bit rude of him - 6 months ago
That's happened to me a couple of times on here. I think some people just don't know how to respond in a respectful and kind way. I used to let it get to me a lot and then I realized that I don't know these people and they don't know me to even respond to me in that manner so screw 'em! Don't let it get to you. In this day and age, there are some pretty rude and inconsiderate people but for the most part, this has been one of the most respectful sites that I've encountered.
I know I may come off as rude on the internet but I truly am a polite person. I think it's cause the internet is so filled with hatred that it sort of gets everywhere.Like Pollen.
People get confused between being polite and being agreeable. If someone advances a distasteful position, it should come as no surprise that the idea is soundly rejected. Some take this personally and feel that since their idea was wrong, they are being attacked, this not the case in a lot of circumstances.
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