Posted by partlycloudy on August 31, 2004, at 9:34:33
In the real world, people practice communicating in polite, inoffensive words. Points can be made and information shared without the use of profanity. Debate can be entered into without resorting to attacks.
In the uncivilised world, people communicate with infamatory statements, expletives, and sharp sticks.
I prefer to exist in a civilised world. It is a real place that I have thrived in for 42 years. When faced with the present-day barbarians of the earth, I choose not to associate myself with them. This is not due to fear but a wish not to stoop to the ignorant, in-your-face brutality they appear to thrive on.
This is not a weakness. This is called Strength of Character. I have made many fine friends here on Babble who also have this quality.
I am not a wimp. I am not an ostrich. I deal with my problems and the problems of the world head on. I am a strong, sensible person. If someone is rude to me and I tell them to leave me alone, that request should be honoured.
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thread:384648
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