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There have been a number of complaints about many threads on this forum where people feel that their opinions are being disrespected. This is troubling to me, because I've always felt that everyone's opinion should be respected.
It has become SO troubling to me of late that I felt the need to post this message to every member of this forum - newbie, lurker, old-timer alike - I don't care how many posts you've made, if this is your very first, or how much you know or do not know about MB, this message is for all of you: RESPECT ONE ANOTHER. If you disagree with someone's opinion, state it politely and without condescension or malice - or do not state it at all.
An opinion (a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty) does not have to be based in fact, nor backed up by any. Opinions are completely subjective. If you think someone's opinion is ridiculous, that's your prerogative, but it is NOT anyone's right to be rude (ill-mannered; discourteous) and/or condescending (to deal with people in a patronizingly superior manner) about it.
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And if you are in question about whose opinion counts, remember: MINE is the one that counts [MOST] here.
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That's just your opinion, Tempest... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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Er... LowOrbit... hate to say, but an opinion, backed by the power to enforce it... that's called law. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
That's just my opinion.
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Dang, so that's why the trooper keeps writing me tickets for exceeding those speed opinions, eh?
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Dang, so that's why the trooper keeps writing me tickets for exceeding those speed opinions, eh? Try telling him: "that's just your opinion, officer!" <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.." Theodore Roosevelt Exposure 101
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*******. Of course, that is just is my opinion....and that of my H, penaltybox. Cheers.
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thnaks for expressing the need for all of us to respect each other's opinion. Many times people reply in a manner that seems intolerant. Maybe this will help to remind us all to improve how we relate to each other. thanks again.
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I think opinions backed up by facts, figures, examples, and citations from recognized sources have a better chance of influencing others. Just my opinion, of course.
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I for one know my opinions dont count....
But I will behave and respect everyone else..
does that mean I cant make a face at the puter screen, too?
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wow. or ... you will lose your playground privileges for a week - maybe even longer. Now if anything here is condecending, that certainly is. Ok, I'll leave the playground for a while, I need to anyway. All Blessings, Jerry BTW most of us here don't really consider this a playground GoD Bless- Jerry
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BTW most of us here don't really consider this a playground GoD Bless- Jerry You are so right Jerry. Most of us come here for MB advice. It's life & death sometimes. I'll take opinion backed up by fact and experience any day over personal attacks and opinions of people with no track record.
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Fact, experience, and applying Dr. Harley's principles, bigkahuna. That's the entire purpose of this board, from what I understand. Somehow, it's my opinion that little fact has been lost.
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And if you are in question about whose opinion counts, remember: MINE is the one that counts here. I always thought it was mine! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />
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And if you are in question about whose opinion counts, remember: MINE is the one that counts here. 'nuff said right there. Thanks for the reminder, Tempest.
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Well here I come along ... and the blood's already mopped up. What happened?
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Tempest, that is good what you said in your first post.
Very very good. Thanks
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Well here I come along ... and the blood's already mopped up. What happened?
-AD Awwwhhhh come on AD, you've seen this B4. A poster or 2 come along, rile up the troops and BAM! A war of words and wit. Eventually the hose has t/b pulled out and wash away the dirt. Remember SNL? The fly bys from the TOW board? Every so often someone starts off here on the wrong foot. Just gotta give 'em some help so they can get their balance. Not the 1st time a BS has come on board with a bit of a'tude. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Tempest is just doing what is necessary. Sure glad those mods are here. Otherwise, who'd keep us in line? LOL!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Geeze, us BS' could make mincemeat out of terrorists! LOL!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Btw, thanks Tempest! L.
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Two thumbs up for this post Tempest! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I think it’s really important for people to try and treat each other with civility, dignity & respect – even if they don’t like each other and/or don't agree with each other’s personal viewpoints and opinions. One thing though...I’m just disappointed in the use of the word “playground” to describe a place where people post and seek advice on possibly the most painful event which can take place in a M... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
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Tempest was needed to post this warning to be nice to one another even when we disagree.
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