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Quote from: Calthrina950 on March 05, 2019, 05:28:09 PM

The "Opinion of Joe Republic" thread has revealed to me how awful many of the people on here are. When I first came to this website, I was expecting a place where there would be reasoned and polite discussion on the pressing political and other issues of our times. A place where there could be some humor, but also respect for others, and a capability to remain civil. Instead, what I found is a forum with people who lack any sort of respect for others; people who degrade and demean those who they disagree with; and people who bully those whom they have never met, or never will meet.

The posters on this very thread fit into that box. Whether it be Joe Republic, or ProudModerate2, or Maineac, or DoctorImperialism, or DevoutCentrist, or Gustar, or anyone else who dwells on this forum, it is all the same. You think that you know everything, that you are all saints, and that others should kiss your feet. You delight in scorning those who refuse to buy your narrative, and in scorning those who even dare to deviate from one of your treasured positions. You think that this website is your kingdom, a kingdom which you rule, and a kingdom in which outsiders are not welcome. In other words, you (and by "you", I mean all those with whom I have had difficulties), think that it is either "my way or the highway". Unfortunately, things just don't work that way.

Because I've found this forum to be a disappointment, and because the people on here are unwilling to see otherwise, then what am I supposed to do? What am I supposed to do? Am I supposed to change my avatar, change my views, and adopt a new line? I woiuld think not. Now, I will admit that I am not perfect; perhaps my "meltdown" on this thread is the best example of that. I am not a saint, nor am I the best model of behavior. I've done wrong to other people, I've made mistakes, and I've jumped to conclusions. But I am someone who sincerely yearns for dialogue with other people, who yearns to be part of a productive and civil community, and someone who wishes to have an active part in the discussions which are relevant to the lives of the many.

Unfortunately, in spite of my repeated efforts, it appears that everything has been for nought. And I strongly suspect that no one of what I've just said will matter to any of you. You will continue to laugh and to scorn me, and you won't make any effort to reach a common ground. It is my dire wish that everything which has transpired between us could be wiped away, and that we could start anew. I would like to forgive you, and I would like for you to forgive me. But alas, it is not to be. And since it's not to be, it will probably be best for me to step away from this site.

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