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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Solomonsatoshi 2h \ on: SPEAK YOUR MIND. meta
I am all for speaking your mind and freedom of speech but my one plea would be-
ADDRESS THE FACTS AND ISSUES, NOT THE MESSENGER.
Too much today (and probably since forever) there are slanging matches where people throw out ideas and others respond attacking the messenger rather than the message.
This is cowardly, lazy, destructive behavior.
We are fortunate to have freedom of speech (more or less) so lets use it in a decent way...because it can be a very constructive thing- but it can also be wasted, squandered and undermined if not treated with respect.
Yes, do not be afraid to raise the issues you feel are important but do not attack others for what they say- just respond to what they say, not the person!
If what they are saying is BS, in your opinion explain why it is BS.
This can lead to a deeper exploration of what the truth may be.
There is no need to do anything more and to do anything other than discuss the issues suggests you are not capable of explaining why you believe the other persons assertions are invalid.
Too many times people are attacked and called names rather than the statements they have made being refuted or even addressed.
Respect others viewpoints but also feel free, if you disagree, to respond respectfully with WHY you disagree.