PLEASE READ re: controversial topics

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07/02/2009 at 12:07 pm

On the other hand, it is America and we should be able to express our views respectfully and with an appreciation for each other's ideas.  People are so worried about hurting feelings that we have forgotten how to have controversial conversations.  That is why people resort to fussing and namecalling...we need to be able to discuss hot topics well.  That is how people grow and expand their ideas.

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07/02/2009 at 12:08 pm

Thanks, Lori. :)  Very well said, indeed!

07/02/2009 at 03:40 pm

I totally agree and thanks.

07/03/2009 at 09:07 am

A much needed post. 

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07/03/2009 at 10:53 am

this i seriously the first time I have heard that "someone is allowed to disagree with you" on this board- as much as I love PW- most of the time, this is not encouraged. 

Good to hear.

07/03/2009 at 04:21 pm

lol @ nadine

07/03/2009 at 05:49 pm

Razzzzzz...you're too much!!!!  Just love you!!!!!

07/04/2009 at 07:17 am

Ditto

07/04/2009 at 08:41 am

Well said :) Thats why we will in America, we can agree to disagree

07/04/2009 at 01:41 pm

We've always held the position where it's ok to disagree - not everyone's going to have the same opinions about things (otherwise everyone's wedding would look the same and OMG how boring would THAT be?!  ;)  

The key is expressing a differning opinion in a respectful way, and also having the grace to walk away from an argument before things get too ugly, and just agreeing to disagree.  Both of these are definitely easier said than done but are SO worth doing because they are cornerstones of a friendly online Community where people are comfortable sharing their thoughts, feelings and viewpoints.

Best,

-Lori

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