styxgirl
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Post by styxgirl on Jun 30, 2014 2:36:23 GMT
The handslap thread got me to thinking ... Do you think you're stronger In real life because of your online experiences?
I do. I've never been in major flame wars online, but I've been handslapped a couple of times. I do think my experiences on two peas helped me to let things that really don't matter roll off my back in real life.
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Post by doesitmatter on Jun 30, 2014 2:37:18 GMT
No.
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MizIndependent
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Quit your bullpoop.
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Jun 25, 2014 19:43:16 GMT
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Post by MizIndependent on Jun 30, 2014 3:01:16 GMT
One of the things I really love about the NSBR is the unbiased feedback. If I posted something and was a jerk about it, I was told so in no uncertain terms. Taught me a lot about how to conduct myself in controversial topics and also taught me how to really listen to opposing points of view. That is, I think, a very valuable experience.
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tiffanytwisted
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you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Jun 30, 2014 3:04:09 GMT
Feedback, yes.
Handslaps, no. They just make me crawl back into lurkdom.
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Post by k8smom on Jun 30, 2014 3:06:25 GMT
I don't handle the hand slap well, even if it's not directed at me. I always have that internal dialogue wondering why the person calling the other out feels their opinion or approach is more valid. Some people take on hand slapping like it's their job, and I don't understand it. I'm in the camp that I'm the boss of no one, and we are all doing the best that we can. I have a bad case of the Little Mary Sunshines.
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Post by Zee on Jun 30, 2014 3:07:44 GMT
No, I'm already pretty strong IRL.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jun 30, 2014 3:08:49 GMT
Handslaps have taught me that when some people ask for honest opinions, they don't really want honesty, they want validation, so sometimes the best thing to do, no matter how long the response you just typed, is to just close the browser without posting and move on. Especially if you are unwilling to speak rainbows-and-puppies.
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Post by stephofalltrades on Jun 30, 2014 4:31:43 GMT
I don't think handslaps in particular have taught me anything, but I have definitely become a better debater after years of following the board.
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styxgirl
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Post by styxgirl on Jun 30, 2014 12:00:39 GMT
Handslaps have taught me that when some people ask for honest opinions, they don't really want honesty, they want validation, so sometimes the best thing to do, no matter how long the response you just typed, is to just close the browser without posting and move on. Especially if you are unwilling to speak rainbows-and-puppies. I find this to be true in real life too! |
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quiltz
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Jun 29, 2014 16:13:28 GMT
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Post by quiltz on Jun 30, 2014 23:46:21 GMT
Agree with the feedback - yes, handslaps - no.
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