tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post5965918353816682235..comments2024-03-22T02:54:23.511-06:00Comments on Shallee McArthur: Let's Pretend We're All Human Beings for a Few MinutesShalleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09907680428735740943noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-74604957763379661642012-10-16T05:09:20.573-06:002012-10-16T05:09:20.573-06:00Good post. I have noticed the not-so-nice comments...Good post. I have noticed the not-so-nice comments particularly on Facebook. I used to admire the way Americans conducted themselves during election time - friendly rivalry, etc. I'm not seeing that these days. <br /><br />Yeah, we need to remember to be kind to ourselves and others. We do have to live with each other post election and period. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-50733372020661656572012-10-15T20:13:03.920-06:002012-10-15T20:13:03.920-06:00"I feel like the Internet and the ability to ..."I feel like the Internet and the ability to hide behind a keyboard brings out the worst in people. :/"<br /><br />I agree with Charlie here. I thought things would change once people started using their names and photos, but I GUESS NOT!Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848249911635132594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-80143341716552942252012-10-15T13:24:11.560-06:002012-10-15T13:24:11.560-06:00SERIOUSLY. I heard about the suicide (so sad, and ...SERIOUSLY. I heard about the suicide (so sad, and so unnecessary), and the politics are so over the top. Seriously, people need to calm down and be more considerate. I feel like the Internet and the ability to hide behind a keyboard brings out the worst in people. :/Charlie N. Holmberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546802577363686054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-65757731622183165932012-10-15T10:55:52.768-06:002012-10-15T10:55:52.768-06:00WEll said! Exactly why I don't like to follow ...WEll said! Exactly why I don't like to follow politics. Kindness is a much needed trait in our society nowadays.<br /><br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.comnutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-78667116044833177032012-10-15T05:37:33.805-06:002012-10-15T05:37:33.805-06:00we had an "alice" drill at school, a moc...we had an "alice" drill at school, a mock drill that a crazy shooter was in the building. we talked about what we should do and they joked, but i reminded them that it was possible & you never know, like the incident at the movies.<br /><br />i told them the best way to prevent a person from going to that extreme is to be nice to everyone & not tease those different from you. i wish everyone had to go through sensitivity training to renew their drivers licenses...Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-72299349748677323202012-10-15T03:24:49.204-06:002012-10-15T03:24:49.204-06:00I ugess people forget that everybody - even those ...I ugess people forget that everybody - even those who make mistakes, be they in politics or in everyday life - are trying to do the best they can. We all deserve compassion. <br /><br />(Even politicians, I guess. Ugh.)Diandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570498251611083259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-23504324559323211832012-10-13T23:34:28.061-06:002012-10-13T23:34:28.061-06:00I agree with you on both issues: politics and the ...I agree with you on both issues: politics and the suicidal girl. But do you see another thing in common here besides people being ugly to each other? They're all doing it thru FB. I don't understand what it is about Facebook that has made people: 1) Lose all sense of privacy, 2) Feel entitled to say or post anything they wish without any regard as to who may be reading something and whether or not it will offend them.<br /><br />Technology has brought many benefits to society, but it has also shown a very ugly side of humanity. I cringe when I think about how the world will be like when our kids are teens.Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848249911635132594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-44037478890700534212012-10-13T10:48:08.877-06:002012-10-13T10:48:08.877-06:00I couldn't have said it better, Shallee. I'...I couldn't have said it better, Shallee. I'm on the same page as you. I never comment for or against. I carry my own inner truth and that's good enough for me. I'd never force it down somebody's throat like I've seen on FB. And these are good people I've seen do it, they just tend to forget the human aspect. Thanks for the very eloquent reminder:)Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-14509848722687393142012-10-13T08:53:39.870-06:002012-10-13T08:53:39.870-06:00I just read the article about the girl, it is incr...I just read the article about the girl, it is incredibly sad. Suicide is a really difficult topic for me, because (especially in the videos and things) I just want to hug them, and tell them I love them.<br /><br />Then with cyber bullying, a lot of people have been attacking me on twitter for voicing my opinions (my fault, I do get political), but in a country where we're allowed freedoms, we should be able to say, "This is what I believe" without being told that I should have killed myself because me being alive somehow hinders another movement's agenda.<br /><br />Thank you for this post! Lynn(e) Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111991752818662608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-48382249937636404472012-10-13T04:35:07.497-06:002012-10-13T04:35:07.497-06:00I couldn't agree with you more. I was horribly...I couldn't agree with you more. I was horribly bullied in school and thankfully, I never had the desire to end it all. As for politics, I don't like the scene so I stay away from it.<br /><br />Hugs and chocolate,<br />Shellyshellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-77584656539247445072012-10-13T02:44:05.137-06:002012-10-13T02:44:05.137-06:00I agree. We all need to step back and take a look ...I agree. We all need to step back and take a look at what's really important: each other. Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-64391466522430959272012-10-13T01:52:17.226-06:002012-10-13T01:52:17.226-06:00Well said. A little kindess goes a long way. I can...Well said. A little kindess goes a long way. I can never understand the way some people behaviour toward one another.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-66273741044627026192012-10-12T20:12:07.838-06:002012-10-12T20:12:07.838-06:00I personally am not opposed to talking about polit...I personally am not opposed to talking about politics online, as long as the discussion stays civil. Tempers are running hot right now, but we should be mature enough to separate the politics from the person. I wouldn't break up a friendship because I don't agree with a friend's political views. Also, I think that trying to have civil political discourse is important enough that I wouldn't mind losing a few followers over a political blogpost, for example.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15725049899131699912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-35272471946633315662012-10-12T17:19:07.804-06:002012-10-12T17:19:07.804-06:00I agree on your point about politics. Much as the ...I agree on your point about politics. Much as the divided sides argue the other is set to destroy the country and try to paint their opponents as enemies--as many writers have said, the villain never sees him/herself as the villain (not saying anyone's a villain in actuality, of course. Just attempting a comparison).<br /><br />So sad about the bullying. Thank you for the reminder!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-41641379387051462402012-10-12T16:18:17.849-06:002012-10-12T16:18:17.849-06:00Very well said, Shallee. Thank you! (That girl'...Very well said, Shallee. Thank you! (That girl's story is heartbreaking.)Jeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09171703860855673581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-79286235129267538702012-10-12T14:59:20.974-06:002012-10-12T14:59:20.974-06:00Timely post. Sad for the young girl and her family...Timely post. Sad for the young girl and her family.<br /><br />But if you look at the air waves, getting into peoples faces and being the mean person is too prevalent. It a shame, especially when this is sometimes the only example some children have. Sorry, I'll stop now, but I agree, it's gotten out of hand, everyone needs to step back.<br /><br />My fear, the worst will happen before the masses do just that.Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-37124639452037486922012-10-12T13:00:42.818-06:002012-10-12T13:00:42.818-06:00I didn't mean for you to pick one :) I already...I didn't mean for you to pick one :) I already know who you pick :)Angela Cothranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09243582290698922119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-66656030564085752092012-10-12T13:00:09.151-06:002012-10-12T13:00:09.151-06:00The anonymity of the internet lets people say and ...The anonymity of the internet lets people say and do things they would never do face to face. Lets just remember who is the author of all contention and who is the author of all kindness. Pick one :)Angela Cothranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09243582290698922119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-48157367421605437472012-10-12T12:57:13.672-06:002012-10-12T12:57:13.672-06:00Well said. I am seriously considering leaving some...Well said. I am seriously considering leaving some forms of social media for the next few weeks because the vitriol is poisonous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-13107702796210048502012-10-12T12:11:34.405-06:002012-10-12T12:11:34.405-06:00Treat others as we want to be treated - the Golden...Treat others as we want to be treated - the Golden Rule!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-2234817684632640362012-10-12T11:34:24.311-06:002012-10-12T11:34:24.311-06:00It's important to know there are great people ...It's important to know there are great people out there willing to do what it takes to help and teach others. Sometimes, it's discouraging to read the news. <br /><br />Have a good weekend! Miranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-80023313308595420172012-10-12T10:17:47.231-06:002012-10-12T10:17:47.231-06:00Well said, Shallee. Thanks so much for writing som...Well said, Shallee. Thanks so much for writing something that needed to be said!Myrnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450610418971329885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-38325508201533707212012-10-12T10:10:58.862-06:002012-10-12T10:10:58.862-06:00Exactly how I've been feeling lately, too. I e...Exactly how I've been feeling lately, too. I even heard about a bus driver telling a kid he should have been aborted because they disagreed politically. Really? An adult picking on a kid? Let's all rewind and be kind, ya'll! :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-79777684207188373272012-10-12T10:02:08.280-06:002012-10-12T10:02:08.280-06:00I can only "amen" the responses and your...I can only "amen" the responses and your post. Let's be kind! Life is, sadly, all too short for meaness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-437730797773263014.post-4436895154961502482012-10-12T10:01:52.571-06:002012-10-12T10:01:52.571-06:00I definitely agree with you Shallee. Being Kind, c...I definitely agree with you Shallee. Being Kind, considerate and human should not be so difficult.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.com