Dear SBLive! Members

[AnimeSpirit]

Originally Posted by joepole

Is there a difference between a "hate-filled" post and one "promoting hatred against a group or individual?"

It's not as complicated as that, I think. My advice is this. If you're about to make a post that you think your comment would offend someone or get your @$$ kicked if you said it in public, you'd probably best rethink it and reword it. A little common sense and some good judgement can go a long way toward spreading the love.

[BrainSmashR]

Originally Posted by AnimeSpirit

It's not as complicated as that, I think. My advice is this. If you're about to make a post that you think your comment would offend someone or get your @$$ kicked if you said it in public, you'd probably best rethink it and reword it. A little common sense and some good judgement can go a long way toward spreading the love.

And what if the person doesn't possess the ability to "kick your @$$" AND has already demonstrated offensive behavior of their own, like condemning people to hell for their beliefs or calling them Socialist for supporting the Constitution?

You see, it doesn't matter that I'm named the "bad guy" here, it just means I play the game better than everyone else because I know what was going on around here prior to my arrival.

[Isaac-Saxxon]

I have said it before and I will say it again. "I judge no mans eternal soul" never have never will. Who I think is a socialist is my opinion like you have one about Christians so be it. I agree with Anime and mad is a state of out of control so calm yourself and debate away. I said I will not flame you anymore as long as you quit using such vile language.

[BrainSmashR]

Originally Posted by Isaac-Saxxon

I have said it before and I will say it again. "I judge no mans eternal soul" never have never will. Who I think is a socialist is my opinion like you have one about Christians so be it. I agree with Anime and mad is a state of out of control so calm yourself and debate away. I said I will not flame you anymore as long as you quit using such vile language.

Having an opinion on what makes one a Socialist is CONSIDERABLY different than calling someone a Socialist for supporting the Constitution. Just like someone calling themselves christian is considerably different than someone who actually follows the teachings of Jesus Christ. Seriously, how many christian priest are molesting children? I bet you'll say zero

In other words, you ARE entitled to your own opinions, but in this particular instance your justification is based on a lie. Americans who support the U.S. Constitution are Americans who support a Representative form of Democracy, otherwise known as a Republic, not Socialism.

[Isaac-Saxxon]

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

Having an opinion on what makes one a Socialist is CONSIDERABLY different than calling someone a Socialist for supporting the Constitution. Just like someone calling themselves Christian is considerably different than someone who actually follows the teachings of Jesus Christ. Seriously, how many Christian priest are molesting children? I bet you'll say zero

In other words, you ARE entitled to your own opinions, but in this particular instance your justification is based on a lie. Americans who support the U.S. Constitution are Americans who support a Representative form of Democracy, otherwise known as a Republic, not Socialism.

I know this is a Republic. I am glad you support the Constitution I do not group everyone as socialist but there are many Americans that vote for changes (DNC) that would cause our country to go that way. Brain I do not think you are a socialist and I do agree with some of your post. This is a glass house and you group all Christians in one lump and it is not up to me or you to decide who is a Christian and who is not. Your attacks on Christians has cause others not to post on this board. You can be what ever it is that flips your switch with out the vile attacks on Christianity. Now with that said I will do my best to make post that stick to the subject. I will ask you to do the same with out the personal attacks on people or what they believe. Is that asking to much ? I sure hope not and the choice is all up to you. We all have different views on the same subject based on our personal background so please respect this in the future and I will do the same

[joepole]

>more often than not, IGNORING a snake will get you bitten

This is not true in nature and doesn't hold up when applying the analogy to a messageboard.

[BrainSmashR]

Originally Posted by joepole

>more often than not, IGNORING a snake will get you bitten

This is not true in nature and doesn't hold up when applying the analogy to a messageboard.

Ignoring a snake means not altering your course at all, now if you care to provide some data and a link supporting your hypothesis....I'll play the game with you on this one because most of the time when you SEE a snake, he's moving in front of you and if you stop, slow down, alter your course in any way, or even follow it with your eyes, then you have not ignored the snake

[BrainSmashR]

Originally Posted by Isaac-Saxxon

I know this is a Republic. I am glad you support the Constitution I do not group everyone as socialist but there are many Americans that vote for changes (DNC) that would cause our country to go that way. Brain I do not think you are a socialist and I do agree with some of your post. This is a glass house and you group all Christians in one lump and it is not up to me or you to decide who is a Christian and who is not. Your attacks on Christians has cause others not to post on this board. You can be what ever it is that flips your switch with out the vile attacks on Christianity. Now with that said I will do my best to make post that stick to the subject. I will ask you to do the same with out the personal attacks on people or what they believe. Is that asking to much ? I sure hope not and the choice is all up to you. We all have different views on the same subject based on our personal background so please respect this in the future and I will do the same

Your exact statement was that anyone who supports separation of church and state, also known as the establishment clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, was a Socialist...are you now ADMITTING that you were lying and doing so with full knowledge of your actions? JUST like you did when you called the current Russian government Communist?

As if I don't already know the answer, christian, and yeah, I lump you all together because you all demonstrate a compulsive need to LIE!! and the scary part is I'm not even 100% sure you know you're doing it!!

BTW, in a society where your vote counts just as much as mine, asking me not to attack your beliefs is indeed asking to much....notice the Admin made no such request either.....And for clarification purposes, because this isn't my first go around with you, my above statement IS NOT an attack on christianity, but rather an opinion based on my own personal experience.

[AnimeSpirit]

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

And what if the person doesn't possess the ability to "kick your @$$" AND has already demonstrated offensive behavior of their own, like condemning people to hell for their beliefs or calling them Socialist for supporting the Constitution?

"If you ignore a snake, it'll go away." Why justify yourself if you don't have to? If someone makes a comment you don't like, you don't have to address it.

[LateNight]

Don't make me come back there.. if I HAVE TO STOP THIS CAR!! I'll pull over right here and make YOU WALK HOME!!!



I can just feel the love.

[joepole]

>If you're about to make a post that you think your comment would offend someone or get your @$$ kicked if you said it in public, you'd probably best rethink it and reword it

No, way. Offending somebody is usually a sign that you're doing something right.

[rhertz]

Originally Posted by joepole

No, way. Offending somebody is usually a sign that you're doing something right.

Only if you offend them because you prove your point is more valid than theirs, not because your personal attack was the meanest. (IMHO)

[BrainSmashR]

Originally Posted by AnimeSpirit

"If you ignore a snake, it'll go away." Why justify yourself if you don't have to? If someone makes a comment you don't like, you don't have to address it.

Ahhh yes....I think we discussed before about me lacking the "turn the other cheek" gene too because, more often than not, IGNORING a snake will get you bitten. You NEED to pay attention when a snake or any other dangerous entity is in your vicinity.....bad example maybe?

[AnimeSpirit]

Originally Posted by BrainSmashR

more often than not, IGNORING a snake will get you bitten. You NEED to pay attention when a snake or any other dangerous entity is in your vicinity.....bad example maybe?

I don't mind sharing a reference with you if you didn't understand my analogy. It is a common fact that snakes are shy and so long as they don't feel immediately threatened, they will not attack. Therefore, when encountering a snake, the smartest thing to do is stand still and ignore it. When the snake notices you, it will slither away.

"Keep away from things that bite, like snakes and spiders. It's a good idea to be noisy when you are walking in the bush because snakes are shy and will go away if they hear you." ~Dr. Kim

http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/Heal...np=288&id=1647

As far as my analogy goes, it is quite appropriate in this case. Aruging over some small detail or topic on a message board is just pointless and will only spread hard feelings for no reason (like getting bitten for trying to catch the snake). We are surely more grown up than this. Are we not?

[BrainSmashR]

As far as your "sources" goes, notice the doctor doesn't recommend you ignore biting animals, he/she says to keep away from them. Virtually impossible if you were to ignore the animal and continue with your actions which lead to their discovery in the first place.

Now I'm not really sure if your comment is directed towards the conversation I'm NOT having with you were Isaac has admitted that everyone he's stereotyped doesn't necessarily fit into that category, AND he's about to admit that he made those accusations will full knowledge of his actions, or the one I'm actually having with you about snakes were the smilie face should have indicated my mood......

Either way, lying isn't a trait of adult conversation and I don't feel anything I've said about the snakes can be taken negatively by anyone unless they resort to Joe's tactics and take ideas and partial statements out of context for the sole purpose of manipulation.