We're always digging for topics to discuss whilst trying not to
incite flame wars and what-not in the process. It's fun to pick
apart a topic and discuss it from different perspectives.
Sometimes, we even deliberately pick a thread precisely because it
has the potential to be controversial just because we love to
discuss things to death.
This happens not only in the forum, it also happens when we have
our outings. That's just how we are.
Yes, there are those of us in Club 30 with strong views and
opinions on certain matters, and we do not make apologies for it.
Afterall, we are all entitled to our own opinions and
preferences.
We have lived and let live. We have disagreed vehemently with each
other's ideas and opinions but in the end, we're still friends, we
still meet each other for outings, we keep in touch, etc.
If you're unable to see that, if you're insecure enough to need to
insinuate the imagined repurcussions of you having a different
voice (which, in the end, isn't that unique afterall, since it's an
opinion echoed by a few others in here), then, it's really your
loss.
zoik, let me make this clear to you - you are welcome to present
your views in here, but be prepared to stand up to those of us who
hold different views and might, for the sake of having an
interesting discussion, point out the flaws in your views, and
present alternative perspectives.
There's no need to be fearful nor insecure in here. Diversity is
what we crave. Sometimes, it's hard to accept differences in views
and yes, sometimes, our discomfort shows, but in the end, upon
reflection, we learn from the different opinions and that is the
best way to grow up.
You do not grow up by not critiquing things, because that seems to
be your idea of 'growing up'.
You learn best when you're actively asking, questioning, inviting
discussions which might sometimes end up pretty heated because
everyone's comfort zones and security levels get broached. But
eventually, we get over it, we learn, we 'grow' in the true sense
of the word.
However, if you're here to create trouble and dissent, then, be
prepared to feel unwelcomed. If you're so insecure that you cannot
accept differences in opinions and possible questioning from those
of us who are inquisitive and a tad argumentative for the sake of
enjoying an intellectual debate, then, you'll feel really
uncomfortable with the general flow in here.
To tell you the truth, I have a deep respect for a few forumites
here, and they are folks who have at times disagreed with me. I
respect people who have their own opinions, and can stand firmly on
their ground, unwavering.
