Calandra -> RE: Simple Misunderstandings/Styles of Communicating (5/25/2007 10:28:47 AM)
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To be honest, there are some people who, after viewing their posts for months, I simply skip when I see them. They are always negative, hurtful, insensitive, etc. Others I skip because I already know that they become emotional at any provocation and the discussion goes steadily downhill. Still others I simply realize that they have a totally opposite perspective on things. I may not agree with the people who post here, but I don't block them, and I don't get all emotional when they post their opinions. Someone else's opinion cannot affect My emotions unless I deeply respect that person beforehand. They simply don't have that power. I do find however that if I see someone who, over time, can state their opinions and observations calmly, and not get embroiled in the much and mire of online flaming, My respect for them grows. I will usually seek out their posts even if I do not agree outright, because this is someone I can learn from. One of two things may happen. 1.) My opinion will remain the same, but I can understand why that person would feel differently. 2.) My opinion will change because the poster has appealed to My reason and I find that My original position had less merit than theirs. Either way, an EXCHANGE of ideas has happened and I am a better person for it. I agree with You and politesub53. Manners count. A submissive's manners towards others (Dom/me or sub) will stick with Me a looooong time. I do not agree with the idea that you can treat those you like (or want to know better) differently than those you dislike (or have no wish to know better). Or that you can treat all Dommes respectfully, but step on the heads of fellow sub/slaves. It goes both ways though. My respect for a Domme is diminished when I see Her treating others badly too. I am of the opinion that "Just because you are Dominant does not mean you should forget to be a Lady" I am fully aware that MY behavior reflects on Me, and with the archives here, that reflection stretches a loooooong way. On a personal note Kat: I enjoy Your posts and look forward to them. You are a very grounded and balanced individual and if You're ever passin' through Atlanta(Athens, really), I invite You for lunch. ~smiles~
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