"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
I'm LOL that she seems to think open-minded means we have to be open to any viewpoint, even if it's the WRONG ONE! I'm thinking of social equality issues mostly.
See, this is where I'm appalled. So because I have different viewpoints, it's the WRONG one? Yet you embrace different religions, races, backgrounds, etc. and there is NO wrong one of those. How is this any different? Nevermind this, as for a board that is supposedly welcoming, I feel like it's like being back in high school. I am reminded once again why I prefer animals over people.
Post by snipsnsnails on Nov 5, 2015 13:14:09 GMT -5
This is a very welcoming board! I have been on the board for over a decade, oftentimes with different viewpoints than others, some of which are dear, dear friends, and I have always been welcomed with open arms.
You seem a little defensive on the outset; I hope you stick around and let that go, because when you do, you'll see the welcoming spirit of the board!
I'm LOL that she seems to think open-minded means we have to be open to any viewpoint, even if it's the WRONG ONE! I'm thinking of social equality issues mostly.
See, this is where I'm appalled. So because I have different viewpoints, it's the WRONG one? Yet you embrace different religions, races, backgrounds, etc. and there is NO wrong one of those. How is this any different? Nevermind this, as for a board that is supposedly welcoming, I feel like it's like being back in high school. I am reminded once again why I prefer animals over people.
Huh? I don't even GO HERE, and this is weird. No one attacked your viewpoint on anything, because you never shared it.
Usually they just ask outsiders if they wear shoes inside or have a simply human trashcan.
Post by amandakisser on Nov 5, 2015 13:27:29 GMT -5
I'm confused...did I miss an attack? I didn't see anyone being unwelcome or chastising political views. On the contrary, OP's political views were not even specified, so how could someone be unwelcoming toward said views?
I will definitely attack you if you disagree with me on anything. But I'll do it with gifs, so you'll be confused if I'm serious or just joking. It'll be a fun game for you!
“Life is not orderly. No matter how we try to make it so, right in the middle of it lose a leg, fall in love, drop a jar of applesauce.” - Natalie Goldberg
No, but she seems so scared that we WILL attack her on her views but has not stated what they are. I am possibly looking for drama where there is none, haha.
Thanks all for the welcome. The reason I mentioned my political affiliation was because this board prides itself in being open minded. I was curious to see if that would extend to welcoming someone that might have different viewpoints than the popular opinion on this board. Clearly, it wasn't, so I'm left to think it's rather hypocritical behavior. But for those who were truly welcoming, thank you.
So you worded your post that way intentionally, to test us? Dude. I was sincere in my welcome, but you have to understand that this is not the way to introduce yourself to a group unless you're actually hoping for conflict. "I'm a little more conservative than most of you but I think we have a lot of other stuff in common to talk about" would have accomplished the same thing without the weird baiting.