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I realize this is a social news aggregation site and not a diplomatic summit, but I think you'll find people a lot more receptive to your ideas if you can refra
by tdfx 13y ago
I realize this is a social news aggregation site and not a diplomatic summit, but I think you'll find people a lot more receptive to your ideas if you can refrain from adding the last touch in your post. It reminds me of how I feel about Bill Maher: I agree with him on almost every major policy issue, but he comes across as so smug that it actually annoys you to hear him say things that you agree with.
- pstuart 13y agoYeah.... It was kind of a play on words, however, the faction that it was addressed to is so militant that it isn't completely out of place. Try talking to an anti-abortion protester about preventing abortions via sex education and contraception and they will reject even that. I'll do my best to be nicer next time.
- eruditely 13y agoJust stop being a pussy.
- tdfx 13y agoUnfortunately this is the internet, and you have no idea who I am, so I can't offer my personality as a counterpoint. I definitely understand the idea that catering to the overly sensitive part of our population is a losing battle. However, to even bother posting something like that, you have to be trying to do one of two things: (1) Trying to convert others with differing opinions to your side (2) Make yourself feel superior and smarter by talking down to those with different opinions #1 seems to be a more meaningful use of one's time, so I was offering some insight as to how to be more effective in doing that. If #2 is what you're after, then by all means, please continue.