Let's learn to disagree with respect

[Grumpy77]

If you are a member of this forum, you or someone close to you has some health issues. That on its own is a big deal

We are not clones of each other. We have different backgrounds, different ideologies, had different experiences in life, probably brought up in different countries... so we are bound to have different points of views.

With our different views and opinions, let's have healthy debates and discussions. It doesn't have to get toxic..

Several months ago, I once had a kind of "running argument" with someone, that extended to two or three threads on this forum. I can't remember the topic or the person's username. But my point is if someone had told me that I should flag/report/complain about this person, i would have said "nah... that's petty". In my opinion fierce disagreements of opinions shouldn't prompt a complaint unless it gets toxic, but it needn't get toxic.

Personally I'm for meds + supplements + alternative therapies + experimentations, because I feel the medics line of research is too narrow-minded... and I dislike opinions that slam the door on everything apart from prescription meds or meds phobia attitudes (because I was once meds phobia myself). Nonetheless I like ChrisWF as forum member and I have even liked his posts a few times

So let's learn to disagree with the respect

Having said that, it's a free world and we are all adults... So you're free to come with your boxing gloves and get into the ring. I believe the rest of us will just get our popcorns and enjoy the show 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

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I am a retired chimney sweep. Merry Christmas.

[Trixiedee]

Well said!

[park_bear in reply to Trixiedee]

Seconded.

[Gioc]

I agree,

but Chriswf Who? this one?

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Merry Christmas

Gio

[ConnieD in reply to Gioc]

Gio my friend HU has always been a place of healing, sharing of ideas, and friendship. I consider this my support group as if we all met every week for coffee. I don’t think there’s room for people who seem only interested in insulting others, even their good ideas soon become overshadowed by their harmful words. I think we are a very accepting group and have given this individual multiple opportunities to be civil. Even on a high school debate team there are rules. I didn’t even know what a cretin was, when I looked it up it said “a stupid person, ( used as a general term of abuse)”. Unacceptable! You my friend are the furthest thing from that! Connie

[Gioc in reply to ConnieD]

unacceptable is correct, Cretin is more European word, but I have never tried to create towards those who have offended me or disagreed with me a climate of witch hunt, as he did with sharon ,jp and rescuema last , in short the usual boring bully stuff.

You can disagree with someone like JP or Sharon but you can't demonize them.

Merry Christmas Connie.

Gio

[ConnieD in reply to Gioc]

Very well said! Merry Christmas to you too!🎄

[GymBag]

I have never had a troll follow me around being nasty in all my posts but if I did I would just ignore them . I imagine they would just go nuts. I think that some people follow certain posters and are notified when their favorite / or target. posts something. Do we need that ?

I love a good debate with rules and intelligent factual discussions but too often it is made personal and some bodys feelings get hurt. Some are quicker than others to be insulted . The rules of debate dont handle that very well Maybe its a female thing . (JUST KIDDING ) hahaahh

[Cleo16]

Peace and good wishes to all. Life is short l want to make the most of every day.

[NRyan]

Thank you. I look forward to lively, respectful debate onward. I don't want to be a victim or bully. Life IS short. Happy Holidays!

[creativegod10]

Freedom to let it all hang out is Healthy for the Gut. Its a disease breaker to dump on someone . We all look forward to fight to let off a little steam. Here we can do it. Were sick, and yelling, disagreeing, fighting verbally is good. Here we have the family that understands the pain and suffering we go through. Sister and brothers fight. People who love each other fight. Remember I love you but if I see some thing out in My head I will tell you, If I'm Crude and mean and nasty well Nice to Meet You Brother's and Sister's. Basic Protocol does apply.