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Originally Posted by Nancy1999  We're on the same page here, I think it's great to give an opinion, but we have to be careful and not sound like, "I'm right and you're wrong." There are many choices in this world and we are all at different stages at what we think is morally right when it comes to animal welfare. I think I'm more open to change when someone tells me their thoughts without making me feel guilty about my own choices. I think we all have to remind ourselves what is the goal here, preaching or teaching? |
And you just seemed a little preachy yourself, maybe? So do many other of the posts here. Many seem outright self-righteous. Other posters sound like outright scolds. Nothing wrong with preaching, teaching, self-righteousness, passion, scolding and compelling emotions as long as our words remain civil, not mean-spirited or intended to wound, as I see it, Nancy. Preach on. I'm fine with being called a preacher, teacher or an animal-loving nag, as long as people don't think I'm intentionally gruff and ugly or out to bully or oppress them. Most of us likely think we are right in the points we're making but why be spiteful and nasty about it is, I think, what Ann, you and others of us are saying. Ann started this thread to ask us to be more positive and kinder in our posts, not less preachy/teachy or passionate.
The main point many of us are making here is to try to encourage others to be a little kinder and gentler in sharing our content while not losing our passion or feeling inhibited in our posts due to P.C.-ism or fear of getting suspended or banned for sharing our opinions, advice or information within the rules of the forum.