02-21-2011, 12:00 AM
Turin Otzaki wrote:What Id like to see here more is an acknowledgment of that and less direct insulting and attacking of each other. This requires more discipline and more respect than is sometimes displayed by some members. We have all found each other here together, we are all in varying degrees committed to a difficult and uncomfortable path. There are other tools available other than a big hammer you know I see useful skills in all the members here, skills I dont have, including you Gonzo. I have my own skills and experience to offer. I also see weaknesses in others too. But its the skills that interest me, and those resources we are pooling together here. IMHO change can be effected much more effectively if there is a starting point of some kind of mutual trust and respect.I agree. It is possible but does take a bit more work, focus, awareness and attention to come up with an interesting yet on point response rather than a quick jab, insult or tit-for-tat response. I am not positive, but I feel like some men kind of get a kick out of that, testosterone based posting. However, that being said, there are other ways and places to make this show of 'strength'. I feel like there is much power in a man (or woman) who says what he feels in a clear and concise way without having to resort to putting others down.
My two cents.
My two cents.