Grow up.

but I deserve to be spoken to like an adult with respect

Actually you don't. Respect is something that is earned not something that is automatically given...just like IRL.

Laurie, I am one of those happy go lucky people that really wish people would all just get along and smile and just hope things work out.  You know.  Unicorns.  Rainbows.  Cute kitties with cute little sayings.  Well, part of me at least.  The other part is a realist and I know that just isnt the way of the world.  One thing to consider, in any arena, especially on a public forum, is that there are different ways to send a message, different ways to read a message and different ways to react and respond to a message.  Also, not everyone learns and "gets it" the same way.  What may be an insult to you may be the 'AHA" that someone else needs to get it.  

As mentioned, you can block if you don't like.  I have chosen to block no one, though.  If I dont like the message or the messenger, I just move on.  Simple as that.

I understand your response, but we are adults, and shouldn't be talking to people like they are less than us. I don't want to block someone because they might have great information that I would like to see. No one should be talking to anyone on this site in a way that makes them feel they need to block someone. Most of us are here to better our lives and health.. not to be bullied around and spoken to like I am an idiot because I do not have the same opinions as others. Weather one has been on here for 10 years or just coming to the site. Everyone should be talked to with respect.

I did block some people, but I wish this didn't need to be done. I didn't post this thread to argue with anyone, I just wanted the arguing to stop!    I guess I was asking for to much in thinking we are all gown ups and should know how to act.


Thank you for your post.

I have a question for you. Do you like everyone you meet IRL? I'm betting that there are people you don't like, people you don't want to be around and people who you don't like the way they talk. This is just the same. There are going to be people that just rub you the wrong way or people who speak in such a way that you don't like it.

For example, I spent 8 years working with the U.S. military in Kuwait. I don't cuss like a sailor. Oh no. I go way beyond that. I cuss like the Marines that taught me some extremely inventive and funny cussing. I'm pretty sure that if I were to start calling people rat ******* *** biscuit *** dumpsters some people would be offended. Others would think it was hilarious. All the people who are offended have to do is activate the adult filter and they would no longer have a problem. Customize your experience.

Like most people here, if you want MY information, you'll take it the way that I choose to give it.

Or block me and don't get it at all.

Those are your only options.

No one here is bullied except by the forum nannies who enjoy following individual posters from thread to thread harassing them. The arguing will stop when people like you STOP instigating it.

On December 17, 2011 at 11:45 AM Pacific Time, Laurie T. wrote: No one should be talking to anyone on this site in a way that makes them feel they need to block someone.


And herein lies the problem - no one can "make" you feel anything; you CHOOSE to feel however it is you feel when you react to something. I could say something to you in the exact same manner that I say something to someone else, and you might be offended, while the other recipient is not. Some people NEED to be spoken to "like I'm an idiot;" sometimes, it's the only thing that hits home or sinks in. I once posted something about a certain type of shaker bottle or a straw or something, and someone called me a big baby (or something along those lines) for needing said type of cup or straw. You probably would have been offended by the comment I received. I just laughed and agreed.

Not everyone can offer the same sunshiney delivery because not everyone wants or needs that type of delivery. I don't often swear in my posts, nor do I stoop to name calling (unless in direct response to someone else who has already stooped there!), yet I know multiple people who have me blocked. I do not have to adjust my presentation of information or opinions just because someone perceives my style to be something it's not. Those who do swear or name call (or whatever else you deem to be disrespectful, as it is clearly open to interpretation) do not offend me; I don't have anyone blocked and likely never will, and I think any manner of communication would be pitifully dull if everyone went around walking on eggshells so as not to upset the positivity.

 wow.

Who the HELL are you to tell me what to do?!

Thanks for starting this thread. It's given me a whole bunch of new annoying people to block.

Oh wait, you won't see this message since you are one of them! Well maybe someone with more patience than me will let you know the service you've done for me.

Thank you for doing me the favor of blocking me. I can assure you, my feelings are not hurt.

MacM - you have more patience than you realize.