How as the forum helped you, and Who has influenced you the most!

[selenau837]

Not wanting to fight parse, just wanting to get it all aired out. That way there isn't any more animosity between him and I.

Like I said, I hate to not get along with people. I'm an INFP Myers Briggs type. That is just my personality type.

 

[selenau837]

Let me clarify, this is not a fight. This is simply a get everything out on the table so we can be forum friends again.

If he doesn't want to, that is fine as well. I'm just giving him an opportunity to get things off his chest about me. Why he always seems to belittle, and such.

 

[KenHigg]

Not wanting to fight parse, just wanting to get it all aired out. That way there isn't any more animosity between him and I.

Like I said, I hate to not get along with people. I'm an INFP Myers Briggs type. That is just my personality type.

Ok... Kind of ironic here - I had to google 'INFP Myers Briggs' to see what you were talking about

 

[selenau837]

Ok... Kind of ironic here - I had to google 'INFP Myers Briggs' to see what you were talking about

So what does it say about INFP's?

 

[jsanders]

Ok, well at least I can get it out now. I hate not getting along with people. That I just my nature. Even Rich and I have our tifts, and we are still forum buddies.

Josey, lets get it out now. I can take constructive criticism if you can. Lets get it all aired out and take care of now.

Ok Sel,

First off, please call me Joe; Rich and Col use it as a derogatory.

The truth is most people will not be swayed much from the opinions of others. So to me debating economics and politics, is a game.

A vicious game designed to eviscerate your opponent.

Unfortunately your view of this forum is a little different in that you are more concerned with making friends here. This tends to make you take it more personally than I.

Actually at your friend Greg’s behest I have tried to tone down my attacks pointed in your direction.

Now to bring it back to the root cause of my severity when it comes to your positions, I offer the following:

I have a very hard time understanding why a single mom would lean toward right wing politics, when clearly the right wing is consumed with the annihilation of the middle class.

 

[Kraj]

I'm an INFJ by the way. We're the two most rare combos.

 

[dan-cat]

Unfortunately your view of this forum is a little different in that you are more concerned with making friends here. This tends to make you take it more personally than I.

Why is her view of this forum unfortunate, because it differs from yours?

 

[KenHigg]

So what does it say about INFP's?

It says they are very bright, caring and sensitive people that should be treated with the utmost respect.

 

[jsanders]

Why is her view of this forum unfortunate, because it differs from yours?

Because it hurts her feelings.

 

[MrsGorilla]

A vicious game designed to eviscerate your opponent.

Nice.

Unfortunately your view of this forum is a little different in that you are more concerned with making friends here.

If more people felt this way then perhaps we wouldn't have every thread being hijacked for pointless religious/political/economical debates and there would be no need to "eviscerate" your "opponent".

I have a very hard time understanding why a single mom would lean toward right wing politics, when clearly the right wing is consumed with the annihilation of the middle class.

Clearly she doesn't agree with that statement (and neither do I), and really, why should you care? She is entitled to her own opinion just as you are, and she shouldn't be made to feel inferior because of it. Wouldn't it be nice if people could state their opinions and hold a civilized debate rather than being subjected to name calling and belittling comments?

 

[KenHigg]

I must be a RDNK

 

[jsanders]

Nice.



If more people felt this way then perhaps we wouldn't have every thread being hijacked for pointless religious/political/economical debates and there would be no need to "eviscerate" your "opponent".



Clearly she doesn't agree with that statement (and neither do I), and really, why should you care. She is entitled to her own opinion just as you are, and she shouldn't be made to feel inferior because of it. Wouldn't it be nice if people could state their opinions and hold a civilized debate rather than being subjected to name calling and belittling comments?

Can you show me where I have done that to Sel?

Leaving out any comments to Fofa, Rich, or Col, who of course deserve every effort to demoralize them.

 

[Kraj]

Wouldn't it be nice if people could state their opinions and hold a civilized debate rather than being subjected to name calling and belittling comments?

That wouldn't be very American, now would it? Go back to France, hippie!

I must be a RDNK

Lol! Actually, why don't you take the test? You might find it useful. Meyers-Briggs is way better than any other personality archetyping system I've seen (ie. 'Type A personality' schtick).

If I may, I think the bulk of the problems between Joe and Sel come down to the two of them getting off on the wrong foot (and iirc that was mainly due to Joe having a particularly bad day), so both have been less than receptive and more sensitive towards each other since.

 

[MrsGorilla]

Can you show me where I have done that to Sel?

She apparently feels that you have.

 

[KenHigg]

... belittling comments?

But then Col & Rich would run out of anything to post about us Americans...

(Just kidding... )

 

[dan-cat]

I think you are a GIAHF

'Glass is always half full'

 

[MrsGorilla]

That wouldn't be very American, now would it? Go back to France, hippie!

Wow! I just got called a hippie! I never thought that would happen.

Just as an aside, why France? Do they encourage friendly debate over there?

 

[selenau837]

Ok Sel,

First off, please call me Joe; Rich and Col use it as a derogatory.

The truth is most people will not be swayed much from the opinions of others. So to me debating economics and politics, is a game.

A vicious game designed to eviscerate your opponent.

Unfortunately your view of this forum is a little different in that you are more concerned with making friends here. This tends to make you take it more personally than I.

Actually at your friend Greg’s behest I have tried to tone down my attacks pointed in your direction.

Now to bring it back to the root cause of my severity when it comes to your positions, I offer the following:

I have a very hard time understanding why a single mom would lean toward right wing politics, when clearly the right wing is consumed with the animalization of the middle class.

Sorry, it will be Joe from here on out.

Why not have friends. It is just another outlet for me to chat with people and get to know them.

As for me being a single mom being right winged.

Well, the Democrats have done NOTHING to help me. I am not poor enough to get assistance. They would rather me sit home on my arse, and pump out kids. Then I can get all the welfare, food stamps, WIC and ABC vouchers I want. But, since I refuse to sit on my arse, and let the government take care of me, they won't help me.

Yes I'm struggling greatly now. There have been times, I don't eat for days on end, but my children do. I do what I have to do to survive. I don't see any of the Democrats helping me.

Now the Republicans, on the other hand has helped me out twice. Bush on two occasions has given me checks due to the child tax credit going up.


That is why I'm Republican not Democrat. I feel the Republicans would much rather me better myself and save me on taxes, than the Democrats who would rather me be completely dependent on them for survival, and tax the Hades out of me to support those who won’t support themselves.

As for Greg, yes in the past I was terrified of posting the forums. I had a fear due to my disability with dyslexia and such. I often felt inferior to all of you guys because I couldn't keep up with you all grammatically. He brought me out of my shell. I don’t feel that way any longer. I know what I am, and my capabilities, and don’t feel I have to prove anything to anyone. I feel I’ve matured a bit because of all you guys. For that I am thankful.

The forum does help, more than just in access. It has helped me mentally, personally and given me a few friends.

 

[KenHigg]

I think you are a GIAHF

'Glass is always half full'

So could I be mistaken for a GIAHE ?

 

[dan-cat]

So could I be mistaken for a GIAHE ?

Nah, you is a GIAHD

'Guns is always hunky dory'