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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  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. |
Oh no, well I guess I failed then, because I really don't want to come off as judging others! I want to be teachy, not preachy, and I guess that's how I differentiate between the words. I think Ann has taught me more about how to respond to others than anyone, she sets such a great example, and is so kind without making me feel like she's judging me. I know her type of writing allows me to consider different thoughts, without holding on to my own viewpoint so tightly. I just think it's so easy to rip someone apart and be nasty and snarky, but does that really make us feel better about ourselves in the long run? And it sure doesn't help teach anyone anything.
I've really tried to be more open to change in this area, and while it's not easy, I'm hoping I can continue to do better. I guess I wonder why some of us don't think that we can do better or that we don't need to do better. Isn't there always room for improvement and why does this threaten some so much? I'm truly confused about his. It's like some hear that we are demanding they all become Stepford wives!