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In reply to the discussion: So why exactly is "tone" or "approach" more important than actual issues that affect us all? [View all]Shandris
(3,447 posts)...particularly in light of recent threads that had already flamed their way across GD. And it is very true you could have been talking about any of those things, but that wouldn't change my response to it (although in hindsight, I do agree with Squinch that I was perhaps a bit over-zealous in my response to you, and for that I do apologize). I often take stances in topics where I have no direct cause or 'need' to (and yes, it gets me into all -sorts- of trouble lol). It mystifies me that everyone doesn't do that, but deeper examination seems to indicate that it's something to do with my personality type. Or so one of those online Briggs-Meyers tests seems to say, at least.
Without going overly into my background (primarily because I don't want to bore everyone to tears), I tend to have a strong 'fairness' streak, and I've seen people summarily dismissed/overlooked/talked down to/etc far too often for my tastes. Any time I see a thread that seems to lean towards the 'if person does X, it always means Y' method of thought, I have an almost natural inclination to respond. I don't think categorical statements that deal with a person's intentions are that helpful in such a broad sense. When narrowed or qualified, most of my contention vanishes. Unfortunately, it does have a tendency to make it look like I'm saying one thing when what I'm actually contesting is the case in such a broad term.
I hope that helps? I've never been real good at keeping explanations short in a non-verbal environment, so I hope it didn't ramble too much.