My post was mostly target at people who do nothing but spew negativity, even if it’s opinion, it’s usually not constructive or useful and is better off not said. Is that silencing other opinions? Maybe, but some of those people need a bit reflection anyway. Being negative is rarely productive. It’s a sentiment that’s main intention is to get you to stop and think “is this really worth saying or am I just venting.”I couldn't agree more and as someone who has a larger funny bone than most, i can be easily misunderstood, which i think when it comes to texting and forums we have constantly keep ourselves in check. I know my own hearts intentions but reading others can be tricky, which makes what you said even more necessary. I'm sure many who don't agree with my points of view might get angry every time i crack a joke, in large part because i might come against everything they love...so they take it personally. The main point of what i'm trying to say is, yeah, i don't care if you like the ST...that's great...you all know i don't, or anything else for that matter that Disney is producing but please!...Don't think i don't like you personally because you do. Sometimes i even go out of my way to try to joke with those in a light hearted way who i know normally don't converse with me on here...with barely ever a response in return, and that is my way of giving you an olive branch.
Now forgive me Kylash, only mentioning you because of your post, which i entirely agree with about "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all" but that 100% deals with the attitude of the heart behind it. Where this can be tricky is, people are being labeled as hateful or not being nice, simply because they "voice" displeasure with it. Do i need to be corrected at times? Don't we all? Of course, but then to have the response "You're not being nice" thrown in your face , and having that mantra used to keep people silent, only serves for the "offended" to own every narrative of a discussion without pushback and that is not a viable solution. I'm sure some want it that way so they can control everyone else. (I'm not saying you are one of those people). Our biggest war isn't with flesh and blood...it's not with each other. It's the principalities behind what we believe and what we like or dislike that is at odds. Psab, i just love what you said about not assuming the worst in people. In some ways we are all guilty...whether or not some have earned it because they've given enough evidence that, that is who they are. What i have to remember is each one of us is just a moment away of having a change of heart...or coming to the realization that they are wrong.
I will admit...I can go overboard with my constant joking and hammering a point home. To be transparent, it's sort of how i deal with a disease i have that really has me go through periods of depression...and no, it's not trying to put others down to lift myself up...it's simply to laugh. Those of you who know me personally know that i am my worst critic and i beat myself down more than anyone could. I don't have a hateful bone in my body but use passive aggressive language towards me, or try to suppress my freedom to speak or have an opinion, or try to push some wicked agenda that i believe to be harmful, especially against women and children and you most likely will get a sharp response back. With that being said, i still don't hate anyone.
If i have truly hurt someone on here or embarrased someone...It's not in my heart to, but just PM me and let me know what it was and i will do my best to make it right. I want all of us to feel free to talk with each other on here again...even if you think the ST was better than the OT...lol. i'll forgive you...lol. I will do my best not to be overbearing. I do believe we are all better when we strive to point out the beauty of things as opposed to the ugliness...we all need grace, i know i need to give more of it as well.
For instance, does going into an Acolyte thread to say “Disney sucks” for the 10th time contribute tk any useful conversation? No, it just makes it annoying for people trying to have actual conversations especially people engaged with the show. 10 years ago if someone hated a show or movie they just didn’t constantly participate in a thread about it, why would they, but nowadays everyone has to let the world know they hate something.
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