Re: Opinions!
Posted 07-15-2015 at 03:50 PM by MasterDaddy02
Updated 07-15-2015 at 07:33 PM by MasterDaddy02 (spelling)
Updated 07-15-2015 at 07:33 PM by MasterDaddy02 (spelling)
Do Opinions Matter?
Stop and think about those words for a few minutes.
We all have those thoughts, of what we really want to hear. No one, likes to hear the opposed whatsoever. But, it is good to hear those views in which are important. You must be opened minded and not closed minded. Their is that good quality in everyone. Yet, we all jump fast and we all attack fast. Why? It really depends on each person. It also depends on what part of the world you are in. Really, is their right and wrong? The answer depends on if you are closed minded. If you are taught, only one way of thinking.
As in life, would you drive by someone who is in need of help? Or would you stop and try to help them? What if that was you? Like, what my buddy who is a family doctor says. Sooner or later, you could be broken down on the side of the road.
It is like, how we all come from different backgrounds. We all have those strong views on certain things and will never change them. Yet, we do listen to the views of those in which are not like ours.
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Yes, opinions matter. They matter a great deal. But they only matter, in the sense of being acceptable, if they're presented in a respectful and balanced fashion, in a constructive way.
And if the opinion is directed at an individual, that constructive opinion should only ever be put forward privately, so as to maintain that person's dignity, and in such a way as to invite a balanced conversation around the opinion. This is a community of subs and doms, and on the face of it, anonymous, but an ostensibly anonymous sub or dom is still capable of feeling personally attacked, and the injury to their persona that stems from that, if blatantly critical opinions are posted in a public forum.
Attacks are often brought on by the opinions expressed being judgemental, too public, and not respectful. This begs the further question... having seen someone who is, in your view, broken down by the side of the road, would you swerve at them to frighten or injure them? That's the analogous equivalent to your example above of posting critical opinions in a public forum.
Do we listen to others views? Yes, we should, respectfully and properly presented in the right forum. It doesn't mean we have to agree with them, but at least then there's an opportunity for dialogue.
Bottom line.... be respectful and considerate of others, and don't feel put upon when you're disciplined for disrespect.Posted 07-15-2015 at 07:29 PM by Wardell 
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Judgemental views should be that right, as long as they are done in that respectful manner. At times, it don't go that way. That is why, you just move forward, as in life.Posted 07-15-2015 at 07:47 PM by MasterDaddy02
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Posted 07-16-2015 at 05:50 AM by drwarschauu
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Quote:Originally Posted by drwarschauu
A good view and from your opinion.Posted 07-16-2015 at 06:04 PM by MasterDaddy02
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I would say that "judgemental" and "respectful" are pretty contradictory; you can respectfully say that age play isn't your kink, for example, but if you say that you find it "disgusting", that crosses the line into being judgemental. The same applies when having a discussion. Holding an opposing view to the person you're talking to is all well and good so long as you present that view without attacking anyone who has a different set of beliefs to yourself. There is a huge difference between a debate (in which you deconstruct the other person's argument to prove the validity of your own) and a personal attack (in which you disregard the arguments and merely insult someone instead.)Quote:Originally Posted by MasterDaddy02
Judgemental views should be that right, as long as they are done in that respectful manner. At times, it don't go that way. That is why, you just move forward, as in life.
P.S. it says you edited for "spelling"... I think you may need to proof-read again.Posted 07-17-2015 at 06:00 AM by Siren
