GAGfolk: Telling it like it is vs. Respect

[SweedyPie]

I noticed people are always quick to jump down each other's throats on here. Sometimes (well, lots of time actually) I see GAGfolk engaging in all out cyber war. My reaction to many comments I read on here goes like....

I just always wonder what are these people thinking? For what it's worth, there's a difference between what you would call 'telling it like it is' and being respectful. You can tell the truth without being rude or obnoxious or hurting someone's feelings. A little tact is all that's needed. Something I learned as a child that you need to know; if you have nothing good to say, it's better to keep it to yourself.

Another good thing to note is that in life respect is like a boomerang, you can't expect to get it back unless you throw it out there first. Yes sometimes people might be very annoying or you may not agree with something they posted, however there are many ways to get your point/opinion across without being a total jerkface. Just treat others the way you expect to be treated, simple as that.

So to recap:

• Respect everyone regardless of differences in opinion


• Be tactful


• Be careful what you say(type) and how you say(type) it.


• Do unto others as you would have them do unto you


• Don't be a cyber bully

I hope someone learns something from this. It can be applied to real life too. Happy posting!

[DivaMonae]

Yeah I do understand where you're coming from when I first joined GAG I did have this problem and I did cross the line but as the years went by I now just disagree with them state my opinion and leave it at that. If I disagree with them and they disagree with me there's a good chance we will be having a debate however I do not insult or call people out of their names.

It it just upsets me how someone could think so highly of their self, be racist, in sult you, call you out of your name, leave you a nasty message, and act as if they're a perfect angel when they're clearly not and all of it occurred simply because you disagreed with them and took up for someone else.

Like you said do unto others as you would have them do unto you... Well apparently some people are asking to be treated like sh*t to leave a message like this 😒

Enough of your disgusting, dramatic, hypocritical mouth on my post. Don't approach me with that entitled attitude then maybe we can have a discussion. But if you choose to be a nasty, stereotypical ghetto black bitch then you don't get sh*t from me. You're already average with f*cked up hair. At least try to have a more appealing personality, sweetie.

[SweedyPie]

I had another mouth dropping moment there... Someone actually SAID THAT? O_O girl smh these people need some serious help. We better start a class: How_To_NOT_Be_A_Jerk_101.

[DivaMonae]

Yeah I'm pretty sure you know her one minute she gives good advice and you want to upvote her the next she's acting snooty and looking down upon everyone else.

I would say who she is but apparently I'll get band if I do so. I reported the rude comment and message she sent me (not to mention she blocked me to get the last word) and nothing was done and later someone asked me who do I dislike in a comment so I put her name. I didn't mention her I just put it without the @ sign and apparently they'll take immediate action and say you are not allowed to name people you dislike and your account will be deleted if you do so again but they did absolutely nothing to help me other than telling me to block her which she had already taken care of... -_-

[SweedyPie]

What the hell! by the way I think I have an idea who it is ;) because an old gag friend of mine had an issue with a person on here and thier account was actually deactivated for speaking out against her. Sigh. That's no motivation for people to behave in a civil manner, it's more like throwing kerosene to the flame :/

[DivaMonae]

Really? Tell me do you see the persons opinion to this question you don't have to name her just tell me yes or no if yes then in pretty sure we're talking about the same person

www.girlsaskguys.com/.../q1789238-should-i-apologize-for-sending-to-many-text-messages-in-a-row-without

[SweedyPie]

Smh nahhh I didn't see her :( The perosn I know is actually very high up in the chain, they have a rare symbol by their name.

[DivaMonae]

Oh okay well the one I'm referring to xper level is 9 and profile is private I'm sure you can figure out who I'm refering to. I'm sure you've seen her around before. Thid was one of her friendlier moments but look out I'm sure you'll eventually catch her being rude to someone else.

[SweedyPie]

I see her I'll keep an eye out... maybe we can recommend her to the class

[martyfellow]

Disagreement with someone doesn't show disrespect. If anything, you respect them by taking the time to explain why you disagree.

Using a lot of 4 letter words to respond to disagreement, of course, should not be acceptable.

[SweedyPie]

I concur!

[SIGguy]

Ouch! Right in my ego. I think that it's because people have either witnessed or experienced willfully ignorant people adamantly bully people because they entered the fray with a chip on their shoulders. You can refute without being a dickbutt. I know all too well what it's like to argue with someone who evidently has no intellectual merits of any kind. That and folks know that there's a possibility that their opponents may try and turn the tables on them. Gets really tiring, emotionally.

[SweedyPie]

I know smh it's like sometimes I wish I could un-read some of the crap I saw on here LOL

[Yaeza]

That gif at the end of this, with the whole sarcastic clap and thumbs up, that would be me.

Anyways, I pretty much agree with this myTake.

[SweedyPie]

;) ;) :)

[Nuqood]

Most of the times it's women complaining about receiving answers they didn't like, so with my expert knowledge I've come to the conclusion that the women on this site are typically babies who need thicker skin.

[SweedyPie]

Really? I've seen many guys verbally attacked as well, just because the women speak out against it doesn't mean that the guys are unaffected by it ;)

[Nuqood]

Yeah, seen them verbally attacked, but probably haven't seen them respond either passive-aggressively or crying about it and then making a take on why it's not right to tell people the truth.

;).

[SweedyPie]

Lol actually I did this in the hope of bettering the gag community. Not because I'm butthurt in any way hahaha. I just feel so uneasy when I see how badly some GAGers treat others on here. The goodness in me just could not let it go unchecked. But you're entitled to your opinion so you can think what you like. Have a good night!

[Todiebyyourside]

" You can tell the truth without being rude or obnoxious or hurting someone's feelings"

It's so much more fun though and LOL I love the gif at the end.

[SweedyPie]

Lol you old troll :P You're not supposed to enjoy doing things like that :/

[Todiebyyourside]

Haha I am not a troll for I do not have orange hair and live underneath a bridge. :)

[SweedyPie]

Ahhh but that's the worst kind of all, the type of trolls who hide in human bodies and still have their cold meanie hearts inside :'(

[Todiebyyourside]

Bless your cotton socks, so cute. I don't intentionally troll people, I am just very blunt.

[SweedyPie]

Okay but all I'm asking is why not be blunt with a little tact? You know, be mindful of people's feelings.. as simple as that :) Is doing this hard for you Mr. T?
(P. S. The 'T' is for troll but happens to coincide with your username ;) :P)

[Todiebyyourside]

Hahaha I'll take your points into consideration. :)

[SweedyPie]

Such a good sport Mr. T. You get a gif for that!
www.sharegif.com/.../...r_ml87q0tkrp1re3x32o1_.gif

[Todiebyyourside]

Haha you're a funny woman :')

[SweedyPie]

Why, thank you kind sir *courtseys*

[Todiebyyourside]

I read that initially as courtesy haha. :')

[SweedyPie]

lol I meant curtsy* O_O :P

[Todiebyyourside]

Oh stop making me laugh :D

[Anonymous]

I agree, respect is like a boomerang, the problem is so many here simply don't know how to be respectful. Then when you point out they are being a jerk, they act like the victim. Ugh, sometimes you just gotta ignore the trolls!

[SweedyPie]

Yeah but its so annoying too, seeing people being basically attacked all the time :/

[Opinion Owner]

Yea and the funny thing is the ones attacking never get their posts removed. Guess they are in good with the moderators or something.

[Anonymous]

Just sometimes people are too lazy to be respectful or it does not sound exciting for then, which is still WRONG! :)

[Dominiquero]

We should learn from the profound difference each other rather than dying them

[Anonymous]

okay mommy, im sorry. Where should i leave my diapers?

[SweedyPie]

LMAO I see your sarcasm anon guy O_o But glad you got the point though, they really do act like big a$$ babies lol