Creepy?

[baylian]

I requested nicely to let this thread die . . I think most would agree with me on this one.

 

[LauraMax]

I requested nicely to let this thread die . . I think most would agree with me on this one.

If you wanted it to die, why did you post again? Such hypocrisy! So typical!

 

[DEEDEE2]

Wow! I am sitting here cracking up at how unnecessarily ugly this thread got...over someone's opinion regarding a video and their tag line. Then the insults thrown accusing one of being rude and insulting, which is exactly what the accuser is doing. I am not conservative but I have no problem with the tag line, I actually agree, I don’t care if they make the wording kinder or not, it still means the same thing. And as far as how many post one has…big deal! Some of us had to start over because we don’t have the same email as when we first logged into Cathe.com. Even over on Cathe.com I only had about 325 posts and I signed up with Cathe.com when the website first went online so the total amount of post means nothing as far as how ‘legit’ a post may or may not be.

 

[kathryn]

"Actually - the first part is is expanded off of a bumper sticker I saw flying down the highway here in the good ol mitten of MI (worst economy in the U.S.) that said "If ya can't feed 'em - don't breed 'em".

I agree with the message, and the bumper sticker gets it across in a not-so-nasty way, in fact with at bit of humor.

Though the sentiment might be the same (and, again, I agree with the sentiment), the tone of your sig just comes off as hostile. I would appreciate it if you would change it as well.

 

[BrendaJean13]

Laura Max,

You're an idiot!

 

[clothesminded]

After reading the election-based threads the past few weeks, I feel I have to now comment. As a Republican, I DO feel that I am certainly in the minority here. Not only that, but that there have been numerous comments directed at Republicans which were very offensive. It seems as if these comments were directed at Democrats there would be a huge fight.

I just don't understand why people can't be civil to each other. This board has become a very dark, unfriendly, and unmotivating people to be, which is very sad. Several years ago it was amazing. People showed respect for each other and these threads would never have been here in the first place. It makes me sad to read such hatred while I eat breakfast. Yeah, this is how I start my days now. That's why I just don't even come here much anymore.

I wonder what Cathe thinks about all of this? I certainly wouldn't want to run someone off and cause them to not experience the power of Cathe's workouts. That would be a true loss.

 

[LaughingWater]

I know why it's so difficult to remain civil. To take the emotion out of a controversial subject and instead look at it objectively requires a great deal of mental effort. It's not easy for any of us, and it's even harder if you personally are directly affected by the subject being discussed (example: The topic is welfare, and you grew up on welfare...or the topic is abortion, and you had an abortion). I know when I sometimes hear a mean spirited comment about the people who voted for George W. Bush twice, I flinch. My parents are two of those people, and they're smart and decent individuals. I have to control my response.

Once emotion kicks in though, you (meaning: any one of us) feel justified in your anger, and the sharps words you use seem justified as well. It's NOT right, and it's never helpful, but it feels right.

I personally have gone out of my way to practice objectivity. It has taken years, but I feel I'm getting pretty good at it now, and I can take nasty hits with a decent degree of grace (got a LOT of practice while participating on an abortion/religion forum). The up side is that I get to enjoy the more cerebral aspects of these discussions, and my feelings are not easily hurt, which gives me a bit more freedom in the conversation (as opposed to my husband, who instantly gets angry at the first offensive tone, so the rest of the discussion goes downhill). I also learn a great deal.

The downside is that I sometimes push others to approach the conversation the way I do, encouraging manners and respect, which has unintentionally earned me more than one enemy. *shrug*

 

[hiitdogs]

The downside is that I sometimes push others to approach the conversation the way I do, encouraging manners and respect, which has unintentionally earned me more than one enemy. *shrug*

But it has also earned you some friends, Lori

I guess I am one of the few who thinks that those discussions aside from a few slips have stayed remarkably civil . I have seen other threads on other subjects that got really nasty.

I believe that offensive comments were made by both sides, Republican leaning and Democrat leaning members of this board. Maybe this is just a sign of the times we live in, everything is very divisive and polarizing, it is "us against them", instead of realizing that there is a lot more that unites us than divides us. We all love our kids (for those who have them), try to make a better live for our loved ones, find our purpose in life and enjoy Cathe workouts

Instead of putting everyone in a drawer and labeling them Republican or Democrat, left/right, liberal/conservative and judging them by their affiliation or perceived affiliation, maybe we all could just keep an open mind and try to learn from each other, that doesn't mean we have to agree on everything.

I notice a lot of times there are just misunderstandings based on "I said, but you heard". I am just as guilty of that at times as everyone else. We all have good and bad days and none of us is perfect.

I am not sure though why this thread had to be dredged up again in such a hostile manner (for clarification, I am NOT talking about you Lori or clothesminded)

 

[LaughingWater]

But it has also earned you some friends, Lori

And for that I am very thankful!

And this bears repeating:

Maybe this is just a sign of the times we live in, everything is very divisive and polarizing, it is "us against them", instead of realizing that there is a lot more that unites us than divides us.

*nods* For me, part of what goes into practicing objectivity is remembering that everyone has a story, everyone has experiences that have shaped them, and they all matter.