Gregory_de_Bois
07-05-2007, 09:10 PM
I think I hate it. No, I don't think I hate it, I do hate it. I am not attacking anyone here. This place is the last place I would be caught debating. I am more of a discusser/chatter here. But here's why I don't like online debating:
Firstly, you are talking to a computer basically. You don't have to recognize it is a person you are talking to. You don't have to recognize the humanity of your opponent.
Secondly, it drives everyone to insanity. Since they don't have to recognize the humanity in others, they take it a step further, acting in terribly inhumane ways. I see it all the time (even from myself). People are so quick to judge, harass, and stereotype others because they don't have to respect the dignity of their opponent.
Moderators may be able to restrict harsh comments, but they can't control the heart. Online debating drives people to commit horrible heart-crimes. They can't control themselves, and it is sad. Thus, I refuse to debate any longer online. I will still try and discuss issues, but if people take it any further (including myself) I will stop.
This is another reason I love you all here. There is little debating, just discussing and kind conversation. Thank you for not being scary.
Namaste,
Greg
Firstly, you are talking to a computer basically. You don't have to recognize it is a person you are talking to. You don't have to recognize the humanity of your opponent.
Secondly, it drives everyone to insanity. Since they don't have to recognize the humanity in others, they take it a step further, acting in terribly inhumane ways. I see it all the time (even from myself). People are so quick to judge, harass, and stereotype others because they don't have to respect the dignity of their opponent.
Moderators may be able to restrict harsh comments, but they can't control the heart. Online debating drives people to commit horrible heart-crimes. They can't control themselves, and it is sad. Thus, I refuse to debate any longer online. I will still try and discuss issues, but if people take it any further (including myself) I will stop.
This is another reason I love you all here. There is little debating, just discussing and kind conversation. Thank you for not being scary.
Namaste,
Greg