(04-07-2014, 02:45 PM)Tanner Wrote: "Best approach would be to allow freedom of expression, and see if you can learn something from it. If you cannot, present your side or ignore it."
It appears to me that this is the actual case. Individuals here are presenting their sides and sometimes that include a lack of understanding of the opposite side.
(Myself included as an individual, of course.)
I agree. I cannot even imagine what love/wisdom filled entity would actually not allow or delete the opinions expressed on this thread so far. This is very mild stuff, based on your average human discussion.
I am referring more to the mental perceptions of some, who seem uncomfortable with others' using sarcasm, or being critical of certain posters. Which is totally fine, and it is their right to feel uncomfortable, as is the right of the critics to present their opinion.
I must add that I do understand the point of those, who are recommending more love and acceptance than criticism. I value compassionate and sincere people a lot. Personally, I see the importance of a bit of cynicism, criticism etc. too. Especially on ideas that seem to have a bit of airheaded-ness, spiritual super-stardom behind them.