Arguing on the Internet

by daniel-p 17 Replies latest jw friends

  • daniel-p
    daniel-p
    Speaking for myself, I've learned a lot here. And still learnin. And I don't mind reminders. :) Things I've learned in battles on here has made me stronger in my real life battles. When I see others picking various battles, I mainly aim to respect their need or right to do so (just as I've fought for my right to do so at times). I hope they gain what they need from each battle. And in the process I hope they learn to battle/live in an honourable/respectable way through the various mistakes they're bound to make). I've been so grateful to have the freedom to make my own mistakes and learn at my own pace and I do my best to be patient with those that may now be where I've been, even as others are patient with me being where they've been. So, what do I think of arguments on the internet? I find it real. I love the honesty, self-control and humility entailed. I can respect a good warrior. There's a lot of heart there. I think it's wonderful to have access to so many points of view and ways of explaining things. It's even great to be able to turn it off when I've had enough.

    Spaznik: Nice comments. Perhaps I want to recapture the near-constant revelations I had when I first came here as a freshly-doubting ministerial servant. I feel I've made a lot of progress from where I started, so these forums have taken on more of a diversion for me rather than a much-needed lifeline. I came here in sire need of support and help - which I got - but now I come here less and less often.

  • daystar
    daystar

    I don't come here to win arguments, or to stroke my ego, like a number do (you probably aren't even aware you're doing it). I just enjoy the discussion. It has its own merit.

    Unlike some, I don't need to be right, since Truth doesn't exist.

  • greendawn
    greendawn

    True this forum never has enough with some topics Evolution/creation, trinity, 607 BC versus 587 BC, but it's good fun, there are always new posters coming that can participate.

  • daniel-p
    daniel-p
    since Truth doesn't exist.

    Aww dammit, now we gotta argue!!11!

    jk

  • Warlock
    Warlock

    The arguments here are pretty civil compared to what I've seen on some other sites.

    Warlock

  • daniel-p
    daniel-p

    The arguments here are pretty civil compared to what I've seen on some other sites.

    Warlock

    Well, I guess we all have our own definition of "civil."

  • Fe2O3Girl
  • kittyeatzjdubs
    kittyeatzjdubs

    The arguments here are pretty civil compared to what I've seen on some other sites.

    Warlock

    Amen to that! I used to be a regular member of another board not too long ago. It was great when it started, but it soon became a poop slinging, name calling, trolling free for all. It was insanity. Every thread I would start that wasn't debasing or insulting to another member, just got lost in the crap. I finally left and came back here. I've probably started less than 3 argumentative threads. I personally don't like it, and I don't have the time or energy to keep up with an argument online. If I do say something, it has to be an issue I'm passionate about, and I don't pursue the matter for 3 or 4 pages. I just voice my opinion and leave. I have more pressing matters to attend to personally....like not getting fired from my job. Some people are just born to debate, and they love a good ol' fashioned argument. Not me...I like to keep the peace. ~luv, jojo

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