With me or against me?

Confusing

Published on July 30, 2004 By apdelong31 In Blogging

I've been tooling around JU for about the last hour or so, and I'd say most of the time my BP is higher than normal. All JU does for me anymore is get me ticked off. But rather than just reading comments without acknowledging the author, I've noticed that I argue with a user on one thread, but tolerate and agree with the same user in another thread, just one click away.

In one instance, and the one that really prompted this article, was my stance with Little Whip. I felt I was on alright terms with her and silently applauded her article on preferring the company of whites. That took brass to come out and say, as she was surely aware of the comments to come her way. I also agree with her in that Sir Peter is a dick, and I wished her friend's child the best. Then it came to Phoenixboi's article about revealing JU masks (Link, my reply is #31, LW's is #39).

I think most of it stems from politics. The typical conservative/liberal/Republican/Democrat stereotypes and generalizations tune people out to everything someone has to say. For example, I disagree with BakerStreet's and dharmagrl's political views, but I can agree with them on other topics. I agree with some Republican issues and their take on said issues, and I agree with Democratic issues and their stances (moreso than Republicans).

I've come to the same conclusion with many other JUsers, so I guess this is what I'm looking to get out of this: what do other users think of me? Maybe something I said made you angry enough to never click on one of my articles again, or maybe we've agreed on occasion or often on a matter. What's the verdict?

Comments (Page 2)

Gideon MacLeish

on Aug 08, 2004

apdelong,

As stated by another user, I, too, am not "with" or "against" anyone. I will state my opinion, and will attempt to do so respectfully. If I am not respectful, feel free to call me on it; I have apologized numerous times for leaving the high ground.

I agree with mano...If you can't tolerate another blogger, ignoring them is the best option.

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