Random Thoughts Thread

[darsparx]

So....apparently Kim Possible is re-airing again but on Disney XD(you know that channel that replaced toon disney). Just happened to discover it yesterday...I feel stupid though it's been airing since early this year Too bad disney doesn't have their stuff fully on netflix or hulu and probably never will

[ZeroAX]

“All we are getting these days is how to hate an ever-growing list of people and things. How much energy are we to spend on hate? And how does hating anything and everything make us happy and better something else people?”

It's about a serious matter but I'd rather just share this tibbit. I'm not a hippie, but I feel in the age of the internet instead of getting closer and trying to understand the people we don't like, we instead choose to live in our own information bubble which just verifies our own opinions.

[BogusMeatFactory]

“All we are getting these days is how to hate an ever-growing list of people and things. How much energy are we to spend on hate? And how does hating anything and everything make us happy and better something else people?”

It's about a serious matter but I'd rather just share this tibbit. I'm not a hippie, but I feel in the age of the internet instead of getting closer and trying to understand the people we don't like, we instead choose to live in our own information bubble which just verifies our own opinions.

It is true. A lot of people live in a world where it is all about themselves and now about the world around them that influences who they are.

We hate for the same reasons a child topples a stack of bricks, because it is fun to see the reaction. If we spent our time being nice and helpful, we only influence the person we help. If we hate, we will influence a larger group of people, but for the wrong reasons.

Why tear someone down when you can bring them up and make them feel a part of a larger group? Even when people do something unfair, or in a manner unfitting of a positive environment, don't tear them down, because a lot of people in the world don't even know what it is that they do.

[jp1]

“All we are getting these days is how to hate an ever-growing list of people and things. How much energy are we to spend on hate? And how does hating anything and everything make us happy and better something else people?”

It's about a serious matter but I'd rather just share this tibbit. I'm not a hippie, but I feel in the age of the internet instead of getting closer and trying to understand the people we don't like, we instead choose to live in our own information bubble which just verifies our own opinions.

It is true. A lot of people live in a world where it is all about themselves and now about the world around them that influences who they are.

We hate for the same reasons a child topples a stack of bricks, because it is fun to see the reaction. If we spent our time being nice and helpful, we only influence the person we help. If we hate, we will influence a larger group of people, but for the wrong reasons.

Why tear someone down when you can bring them up and make them feel a part of a larger group? Even when people do something unfair, or in a manner unfitting of a positive environment, don't tear them down, because a lot of people in the world don't even know what it is that they do.

Good job being a human my friend. I wish there were more like yourself. Can I just say I notice all your efforts in welcoming new members to the community and generally being an awesome person, and appreciate them.

On point, I agree with you, it is easy to be hateful and mean/rude and grab a small little gang of cronies to make yourself feel important. It's not always so easy to make the effort to be nice, show humility, and make someone else feel important.

The internet is a cesspool of horrid behavior with little to no consequence, and in fact with all the "facebook self affirmation images" you can always find a quote to justify bad behavior and 500 friends to "like" it re-affirming that there is no need to make any effort to show kindness and compassion.

People who continue to conduct themselves in a manner fitting of a civilized adult regardless of the freedom the internet affords them otherwise are my kind of people. You are a gentleman, and not just to save face. I commend you for that.

[TSTR]

but i act like a 12 year old on the internets

[Stark]

but i act like a 12 year old on the internets

I don't know you in IRL, but I feel like this is still true.

[BogusMeatFactory]

but i act like a 12 year old on the internets

It is one thing to act like a 12 year old and another to act like a 12 year old bully. I honestly feel that you secretly worship a multi-penised God and I spend an eternity trying to think of its name.

Erectus?

@ jp1

Thank you good sir! I seriously want to lead by example. At times, I do fall prey to some bad tendencies. I mean... we are all human after all and we do make mistakes, but no one is ever perfect. I just try to be a good guy and treat people with respect and make them feel special by having a genuine interest in them. You would be surprised at what you learn!

[jp1]

but i act like a 12 year old on the internets

An awesome 12 year old!

[irixith]

but i act like a 12 year old on the internets

It is one thing to act like a 12 year old and another to act like a 12 year old bully. I honestly feel that you secretly worship a multi-penised God and I spend an eternity trying to think of its name.

Erectus?

Multiphallus? He has two close brothers, Testicules and Scrotus.

[jp1]

@ jp1

Thank you good sir! I seriously want to lead by example. At times, I do fall prey to some bad tendencies. I mean... we are all human after all and we do make mistakes, but no one is ever perfect. I just try to be a good guy and treat people with respect and make them feel special by having a genuine interest in them. You would be surprised at what you learn!

It's a struggle for us all at times, if it weren't it probably wouldn't be the right thing.

Sam J. quote!

"But I'm tryin' Ringo, I'm tryin' real hard to be the shepherd."