I Tried
I tried to be a mediator. I tried to find a common ground with those on the right. I resisted blocking people.
I firmly believe that only through dialogue with those we disagree with can we find a common ground. It’s there, I’ve seen a glimmer here and there.
Some people have decided to take it to the extreme though and become very offensive. I can no long accept dialogue with those who preach and condone hate. I have finally had to draw a line.
I feel though that it is something that I lack in not being able to reach out.
A troll defined
“In Internet slang, a troll is someone who posts controversial, inflammatory, irrelevant, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room or blog, with the primary intent of provoking other users into an emotional response or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.”
I wouldn’t bother blocking them. Taking the piss out of them is much more fun.
Yes Dustup, continue your bullshit. You are the pussy on here.
I just honestly don’t understand this kind of thing…what is the attraction?
How depressingly fitting that just as this place begins to liven up a bit, after all this time languishing in near comatose status, I somehow finally get the nod to get my lazy parasitic and worthless ass to work… after all this time languishing in near comatose status.
Well, I can see the hand of divine fate at work here, presumably to f*ck me out of some internets fun and games and good times here at the burst. But I will quit any job in half a heartbeat, the minute that it begins to interfere with my internets life.
I have always been a sucker for fun and games when it involves wackjobs and meltdowns and meaniehead poopiepants ranting and raving, particularly from profiles that fly animal pictures for avatars. And I have my priorities in line. 8)
Hey John, let it roll off your back. You’ve had way more patience than most people ever would. I also want you to know that I laughed my ass off about the last email you sent. 😛
Bill,
You asked him to come to you next time like a civilized adult. It’s your turn to set the example this time. Leave it go.
Even the Dalai Lama knew better than to go back to China for “negotiations” regarding Tibet. It’s possible to be compassionate toward all things and still refuse to let rattlesnakes into your house.
I haven’t been reading and commenting on the blogs around here much these days so I missed what actually happened, but I do know there has been an awful lot of negativity being thrown around here in recent days. I admire you and give you praise for trying to make some kind of place for a peaceful resolution of it all. Not many would have bothered or cared enough to even attempt it. At least you tried and did the best you could. No one could possibly ask for more than that.
Thank you for your efforts. 🙂