cybernautical mode: The Disclaimer

[paradisacorbasi]

The DisclaimerSince even if I use qualifiers, or if I don't, people still don't grasp that I'm usually talking about the behaviour of a certain group in a larger group, I'm just going to type up one big disclaimer for all the controversial topics I can think of and add more as I think of more

Comments

[medusasowl]

I didn't find your rant offensive in the least. Of course, as I pretty much agree with you, why would it, lol. But I think you're awfully clear about what and who you mean, people just tend to hear what they want to hear.

[paradisacorbasi]

True, but I had to at least try.

Love the Spock icon, btw.

[medusasowl]

Thank you, it's probably the most specifically LJ relevant icon I have, lol.

[lite]

By and large I agree with you.

But I guess my question is.. why did you post this? To define, for yourself, your stances.. or to define for others?
Because most of your viewpoints were pretty self-evident for me :)

[paradisacorbasi]

A bit of each.

Going through and tagging old entries has showed me my consistency is good on the issues I speak to above.

But as my readers list has grown I keep finding myself on the wrong end of someone thinking I'm not being explicit enough in my language.

I have said "many" and still been tasked as if I said "all". I have not bothered with modifiers, thinking my stances were, as you say, self-evident. I get tasked for the generalizations.

[artoni]

Random comment:

You need a picture of Frank from Donnie Darko in that icon.

On topic:

I disagree with some of your views, but agree with an underlying statement that may or may not have been intentional:

It's ok to disagree.

[paradisacorbasi]

Disagreeing with me is okay. I can handle dissenting viewpoints as long as they are respectful and without snark or outright attempts to hurt me or make me feel bad for how I feel.

Ranting back or attacking me because you disagree, that I don't respond well to.

[paradisacorbasi]

Yes, you're correct.

But the reason I phrase it that way is to make the point that even though my personal views would more than likely exclude abortion -- I do not have the right to impose my personal views on everyone else, rather like the pro-lifers I have the worst problems with.

The ones who are polite and calm about it -- we may not agree, but at least there's respect.

[khriskin]

*grin* So I'm assuming as long as I don't -talk- politics I'm safe? ^_~

I think ranting is probably the best use of LJ some days. You just have this need to get the frustrations out and on the page, and it's a rather cathartic thing. However, people ranting back/counter-ranting in the comments should be squashed. Your LJ = your private space. It's beyond rude to get into an argument on someone else's LJ. Everyone has their own little LJ kingdom to rant in, why rant in someone elses?

Anywho *hugs* hope you feel better!

[paradisacorbasi]

Well, we can talk about politics. If I'm not ranting about it.

Even if I am ranting about it, if you bring up a point without the ranting back/counter-ranting thing, I'd probably either be willing to talk to you about it or I'll tell you it's too close to the rant and maybe we could pick it up later.

[softpaw]

I do have a problem with those who vote only because it's not the guy they hate more. If you vote and it's a write-in for Mickey Mouse or Zaphod Beeblebrox it still sends a message. It's the same as clicking a box saying "neither one of these choices is acceptable to me." It took me a long time to realize that myself.

Now THAT is a good idea. Thank you for the suggestion. I didn't vote in the last presidential election as I didn't feel EITHER of the main candidates where good enough. And sure I as heck wasn't going to vote for one just to keep the other out of office.

I wish they would have a box that says I don't like any of the choices. I remember shortly after the last Presidential election so MANY people where saying if you didn't vote you can't fuss. I kept having to defend my decision to not vote as I didn't want EITHER man president.

[paradisacorbasi]

The last election I didn't want either candidate either. I voted for the choice I wanted, even though he didn't have a shot.

But if enough people do that, rather than voting who they hate least, that's the only way things can change until they do away with the electoral college and the votes directly affect the results.

[softpaw]

The trick will be into getting the word out that its ok to vote a write in. So far most people think you HAVE To vote for one of the big two or don't vote at all.

[paradisacorbasi]

I know the ballots on the computerized ones have a place for a write in where you can punch in the name of who you want instead.

I don't know what it takes to get involved with that process so I unfortunately have no advice there.