Vincent Vega Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1333943367' post='2414637'] Well, yes, quite honestly. Every time I say something like "Jason Evert is razzle dazzle", it is always replied with "I hate Jason Evert. He is so stupid. Only morons listen to him". Can I not have an opinion and not have it challenged? I am simply trying to look for common ground in order to relate to people here, and you could say I still haven't found what I'm lookin' for. Pun intended. [/quote] The thing is that you probably won't hear a chorus of outpouring love for something like U2. Unless somebody else really loves U2, the majority of the people - who don't give a carp about U2 - won't say anything, and the people who don't like him will make a comment. It's just like how I like Bruce Hornsby. If I posted a thread about how much I like Bruce Hornsby, of the 100 people that see it, 85 won't even click on it, 10 won't even read it because they thought it was about Bruce Springsteen, 2 won't care, 1 will say his music smells of elderberries, 1 will say that he is a huge liberal and that it's sinful to listen to him, and 1 will be Hasan posting pictures of himself in a dress asking for feedback. So, I just don't post it. In fact, I post very very few threads, and respond to very very few seriously. Don't worry about relating to people. Post what you want, just don't be offended if people aren't in love with it. Don't try and find things to post that you think people will like, just post relevant (or not) relatable things when you happen upon them, and enjoy the discussion (or debate) that ensues. And don't take any of it personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' timestamp='1333944575' post='2414657'] The thing is that you probably won't hear a chorus of outpouring love for something like U2. Unless somebody else really loves U2, the majority of the people - who don't give a carp about U2 - won't say anything, and the people who don't like him will make a comment. It's just like how I like Bruce Hornsby. If I posted a thread about how much I like Bruce Hornsby, of the 100 people that see it, 85 won't even click on it, 10 won't even read it because they thought it was about Bruce Springsteen, 2 won't care, 1 will say his music smells of elderberries, 1 will say that he is a huge liberal and that it's sinful to listen to him, and 1 will be Hasan posting pictures of himself in a dress asking for feedback. So, I just don't post it. In fact, I post very very few threads, and respond to very very few seriously. Don't worry about relating to people. Post what you want, just don't be offended if people aren't in love with it. Don't try and find things to post that you think people will like, just post relevant (or not) relatable things when you happen upon them, and enjoy the discussion (or debate) that ensues. And don't take any of it personally. [/quote] [quote name='USAirwaysIHS' timestamp='1333944575' post='2414657'] The thing is that you probably won't hear a chorus of outpouring love for something like U2. Unless somebody else really loves U2, the majority of the people - who don't give a carp about U2 - won't say anything, and the people who don't like him will make a comment. It's just like how I like Bruce Hornsby. If I posted a thread about how much I like Bruce Hornsby, of the 100 people that see it, 85 won't even click on it, 10 won't even read it because they thought it was about Bruce Springsteen, 2 won't care, 1 will say his music smells of elderberries, 1 will say that he is a huge liberal and that it's sinful to listen to him, and 1 will be Hasan posting pictures of himself in a dress asking for feedback. So, I just don't post it. In fact, I post very very few threads, and respond to very very few seriously. Don't worry about relating to people. Post what you want, just don't be offended if people aren't in love with it. Don't try and find things to post that you think people will like, just post relevant (or not) relatable things when you happen upon them, and enjoy the discussion (or debate) that ensues. And don't take any of it personally. [/quote] Thank you for the kind (And good) advice. I simply want to find some way in which I will not feel like an outsider here. It just seems to me that if you do not believe in the common beliefs you are not worth listening to. Though I say this with great caution, I watch Michael Voris quite a lot on Youtube. I think he is spot on (Though I do agree he should obey his bishop) most of the time, and I love his message of putting masculinity back into the liturgy. But I would never express my liking for him and why because I know a lot of people will be all over me. I simply do not know why people have to tell you they disagree. I love U2 and Michael Voris, some do not. This is wonderful, they can have a prize for all I care. But why do they need to tell me about it? I am simply trying to figure out why people do the things they do. Besides, this is not just about people not sharing my love for U2. This is just about every belief I have we are talking about. I know U2 is an unimportant topic, but this happens almost every time I express a belief of mine. I am simply unsure why and am trying to figure out the answer. Edited April 9, 2012 by FuturePriest387 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Well, it's pretty obvious I'm right, or he would have refuted me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrestia Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1333943513' post='2414639'] I do not like it when arrogant people think they are right even though they are obviously wrong, especially when they realize they are wrong but will not admit it and still go on believing it out of spite. I suppose I just believe that you are either right or you are not, and thankfully I have been showing that I will admit when I am wrong. I have been shown that I am wrong at times, and I have apologized. But why am I the only one supposed to show humility? [/quote] You'll have to learn to get over your need to show people that they are wrong. You'll also have to get over the idea that someone else's inability to bend to your ideas has anything to do with you. You are not the only one that is supposed to show humility, but that doesn't mean that you can skip showing humility because some else doesn't meet your definition of humble. Like MS said, the best response to people who disagree with you for kicks & giggles is to ignore them. You have a huge button that says[color=#ff0000] PUSH HERE FOR A GREAT REACTION[/color]. When that becomes boring, your [color=#800080]YANK HERE FOR A GREAT REACTION[/color] chain is still available. There are people who will antagonize you on purpose because they think it is funny - and because they think it will help you learn when it is appropriate to get wound up. My point here is that it is not always appropriate to get wound up. Choose your battles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2Dtoo Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 This thread has me remembering an old Coldplay song now... [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvgZkm1xWPE[/media] Ah, the good ol' days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1333947673' post='2414667'] Thank you for the kind (And good) advice. I simply want to find some way in which I will not feel like an outsider here. It just seems to me that if you do not believe in the common beliefs you are not worth listening to. Though I say this with great caution, I watch Michael Voris quite a lot on Youtube. I think he is spot on (Though I do agree he should obey his bishop) most of the time, and I love his message of putting masculinity back into the liturgy. But I would never express my liking for him and why because I know a lot of people will be all over me. I simply do not know why people have to tell you they disagree. I love U2 and Michael Voris, some do not. This is wonderful, they can have a prize for all I care. But why do they need to tell me about it? I am simply trying to figure out why people do the things they do. Besides, this is not just about people not sharing my love for U2. This is just about every belief I have we are talking about. I know U2 is an unimportant topic, but this happens almost every time I express a belief of mine. I am simply unsure why and am trying to figure out the answer. [/quote] Any opinion anyone on this board has ever voiced at some point or another will have at least one person disagreeing with. Just because they don't agree with you doesn't make them arrogant or wrong. Miss Scripture was right. Life isn't fair and you can't force anyone to agree with you. What you can do is roll your eyes and ignore them. Don't take it as a personal affront. Or laugh because they're actually kind of hilarious in their own silly way. Also, U2 is hit or miss. And Bono needs to ditch those ugly yellow glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Life is pain; anyone who tells you different is trying to sell you something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Some of U2's songs are ok. I admit to liking Vertigo on occasion. Tough if I want to listen to an Irish group, I prefer The Dubliners. I mean, who doesn't like "Whiskey in the Jar"?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winchester Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thaZ4nXf68E[/media] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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