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MineralMan

(147,572 posts)
Sat Dec 1, 2018, 08:07 PM Dec 2018

Some in this group take a good deal of time in

Considering and writing replies to posts here, along with thoughtful, original posts to start threads. Whether I agree with their conclusions or not, I am aware of and appreciative of the time and thought expended. It shows respect for the others in the group.

Others toss off single sentence quips, often sarcastic, in response to anything with which they disagree. If there is a question, they ignore it or ask another question instead of attempting to respond. Those do not get my attention or respect.

I often wonder what prompts people to participate here, if they are not willing or able to contribute materially to discussions. It's puzzling. Religion and related subjects affect us all. It seems to me that genuine effort is needed to discuss those subjects.

Each poster in this group is an individual with a unique mind and experiences. None I've seen can be lumped into facile groupings. All have their own voices and ideas. As long as they make a real effort to provide their honest viewpoints and respect those of others, they deserve serious consideration and responses.

That's it.

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Some in this group take a good deal of time in (Original Post) MineralMan Dec 2018 OP
Well spoken! K&R shraby Dec 2018 #1
Paragraphs 2 and 4 are contradictory. guillaumeb Dec 2018 #2
.. MineralMan Dec 2018 #3
You are hard to figure out. marylandblue Dec 2018 #4
My post is not even about that particular poster. MineralMan Dec 2018 #5
Still, I wonder what goes through people's minds marylandblue Dec 2018 #6
One never really knows, even with regard to MineralMan Dec 2018 #7
Some people are more self aware than others. marylandblue Dec 2018 #8
"That is most certainly true" - Martin Luther MineralMan Dec 2018 #9
If the shoe fits... Lordquinton Dec 2018 #10
One really never knows, mon ami, sprinkleeninow Dec 2018 #11
You don't throw out one line zingers Mariana Dec 2018 #12
Here's me: sprinkleeninow Dec 2018 #13

guillaumeb

(42,649 posts)
2. Paragraphs 2 and 4 are contradictory.
Sat Dec 1, 2018, 08:21 PM
Dec 2018
#2

"Others toss off single sentence quips, often sarcastic, in response to anything with which they disagree."

#4


None I've seen can be lumped into facile groupings. All have their own voices and ideas.


Some consider insults and attacks to be dialogue.

So there as those things to consider as well.

MineralMan

(147,572 posts)
5. My post is not even about that particular poster.
Sat Dec 1, 2018, 08:42 PM
Dec 2018

Several fit the model. It is a general call for real discussion.

sprinkleeninow

(20,546 posts)
11. One really never knows, mon ami,
Sat Dec 1, 2018, 10:00 PM
Dec 2018

mon frère 😍,
but 'the shadow knows'.
Is the Cha-Cha still danced? 🤔
Catchy tune on a teevee commercial.
I'm guilty as charged for throwing out one line zingers. 🙄

The hydrocodone made me do it. 😇


Mariana

(15,095 posts)
12. You don't throw out one line zingers
Sun Dec 2, 2018, 12:42 AM
Dec 2018

as a way to avoid having a discussion. You have never failed to answer my questions as clearly and completely as you can. I truly appreciate it.

sprinkleeninow

(20,546 posts)
13. Here's me:
Sun Dec 2, 2018, 12:53 AM
Dec 2018

Oh my. I appreciate the affirmation.
I do my level best in answers regarding my Faith that I stumble in daily. But I can't picture myself without it. ?
😘
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