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"I'm always nice ![]() ![]() You're a damn delight wifey. All the time. Obvs ![]() | |||
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"You probably have read this on another thread I do like to repeat myself a lot of the time" Me too | |||
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"You probably have read this on another thread I do like to repeat myself a lot of the time" Me too ![]() | |||
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"It's certainly a lovely idea in principle." You're a damn delight too. Except when you write porn. Then you're evil but I still loves ya. | |||
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"It's certainly a lovely idea in principle. You're a damn delight too. Except when you write porn. Then you're evil but I still loves ya." ![]() ![]() ![]() | |||
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"You probably have read this on another thread I do like to repeat myself a lot of the time Me too ![]() You're probably a delight but I don't know you. Nice striped shirt though | |||
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"Haven’t I just read this on another thread?" You're a damn delight as well woman. Especially in red. | |||
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"I totally agree with you OP, although I apply the 2 strike rule. Try to show kindness to others, if not returned, will be a dick.. But in a nice way ![]() You're a delight too ![]() | |||
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"I totally agree with you OP, although I apply the 2 strike rule. Try to show kindness to others, if not returned, will be a dick.. But in a nice way ![]() I prefer firm boundaries myself. | |||
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"I totally agree with you OP, although I apply the 2 strike rule. Try to show kindness to others, if not returned, will be a dick.. But in a nice way ![]() I prefer a firm hand. Is that the same? ![]() | |||
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"I totally agree with you OP, although I apply the 2 strike rule. Try to show kindness to others, if not returned, will be a dick.. But in a nice way ![]() ![]() No it is not ![]() | |||
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"I totally agree with you OP, although I apply the 2 strike rule. Try to show kindness to others, if not returned, will be a dick.. But in a nice way ![]() ![]() ![]() Darn... | |||
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"I totally agree with you OP, although I apply the 2 strike rule. Try to show kindness to others, if not returned, will be a dick.. But in a nice way ![]() ![]() I have that in writing now ![]() ![]() ![]() | |||
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"I totally agree with you OP, although I apply the 2 strike rule. Try to show kindness to others, if not returned, will be a dick.. But in a nice way ![]() ![]() ![]() Yeah. Takes work, unfortunately ![]() | |||
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"I totally agree with you OP, although I apply the 2 strike rule. Try to show kindness to others, if not returned, will be a dick.. But in a nice way ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Spank her Swing because you know, why not? ![]() | |||
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"I totally agree with you OP, although I apply the 2 strike rule. Try to show kindness to others, if not returned, will be a dick.. But in a nice way ![]() Ah, well that's me buggered, I'm a softie really and some people have had got to 3 or 4 strikes ![]() | |||
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"I totally agree with you OP, although I apply the 2 strike rule. Try to show kindness to others, if not returned, will be a dick.. But in a nice way ![]() ![]() Lessons I've learned the hard way. Less a softy more just an idiot myself ![]() | |||
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"I totally agree with you OP, although I apply the 2 strike rule. Try to show kindness to others, if not returned, will be a dick.. But in a nice way ![]() ![]() ![]() Lessons are sometimes best learnt the hard way.. So some people say. And yeah, that maybe describes me better. | |||
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"I totally agree with you OP, although I apply the 2 strike rule. Try to show kindness to others, if not returned, will be a dick.. But in a nice way ![]() ![]() ![]() Nothing worthwhile ever came easily. | |||
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"I have a theory that most people are actually dicks. The amount of dickishnes they show however varies depending on two things, first their levels of self awareness and second the social cost of showing their dickishness. We are horrified by the atrocities that have been committed (and still are) at various times and places but the fact is the same type of people who would denounce Anne Frank or hack their neighbour to death in Rwanda or burn the homes of Muslims in Myanmar live around us all the time. The only reason they don't behave like this is that the social cost of doing so is too high. People who are genuinely kind at all times and in all places are incredibly rare and even more rarely recognised as such. As Rowling said through Dumbledore 'you're unfailingly kind, a trait people never fail to underestimate' Mr" I think unfailing kindness is a mistake that one should not make. There's a place for kindness, a big one, but it's not the only thing to consider when working out how to deal with people. | |||
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"I have a theory that most people are actually dicks. The amount of dickishnes they show however varies depending on two things, first their levels of self awareness and second the social cost of showing their dickishness. We are horrified by the atrocities that have been committed (and still are) at various times and places but the fact is the same type of people who would denounce Anne Frank or hack their neighbour to death in Rwanda or burn the homes of Muslims in Myanmar live around us all the time. The only reason they don't behave like this is that the social cost of doing so is too high. People who are genuinely kind at all times and in all places are incredibly rare and even more rarely recognised as such. As Rowling said through Dumbledore 'you're unfailingly kind, a trait people never fail to underestimate' Mr" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | |||
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" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() That is very true, we are all far more tolerant of our own mistakes than those of others. I've never had a solo rant at myself when I've forgotten to indicate at a roundabout .... ![]() | |||
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"Coming across as kind in these forums or even over text is hard work because it can be difficult to find the words that everyone can accept. Also, I do like winding people up a bit in a jokey way which I've held back so it's not interpreted as me being a dickhead ![]() Yes, written words are very difficult to get right. | |||
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"Whilst not being a dick, or even dick-ess, is something we should all strive for as much as possible, sometimes one person's dick is another person's nice and it comes down to individual perception - so for me I just try to be authentically me, without "trying" to be anything - if people warm to me then great, if people think I'm a dick then that's their prerogative and if they give me reason to believe I've behaved like one I'll take it on the chin and hold my hands up to it, but I'll also reserve my right to defend why I don't think I have too, if I truly believe I haven't." ![]() ![]() ![]() | |||
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" I think unfailing kindness is a mistake that one should not make. There's a place for kindness, a big one, but it's not the only thing to consider when working out how to deal with people." This is rare but I actually disagree with you on this. Being kind doesn't preclude having boundaries, nor does it preclude doing things that others don't like. For the benefit of society it may be necessary to lock people up in prisons but that doesn't mean they can't be treated kindly - even if that does get you nowhere. It may be necessary to remove people from your life, but again, that can be done with kindness and respect, there is no need to say or do unkind things. I do get that this can seem like splitting hairs, but when someone by their own behavoir puts themselves outside your boundaries then enforcing those boundaries isn't unkind, it is necessary - if only out of being kind to yourself. Mr | |||
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" I think unfailing kindness is a mistake that one should not make. There's a place for kindness, a big one, but it's not the only thing to consider when working out how to deal with people. This is rare but I actually disagree with you on this. Being kind doesn't preclude having boundaries, nor does it preclude doing things that others don't like. For the benefit of society it may be necessary to lock people up in prisons but that doesn't mean they can't be treated kindly - even if that does get you nowhere. It may be necessary to remove people from your life, but again, that can be done with kindness and respect, there is no need to say or do unkind things. I do get that this can seem like splitting hairs, but when someone by their own behavoir puts themselves outside your boundaries then enforcing those boundaries isn't unkind, it is necessary - if only out of being kind to yourself. Mr" Oh it's very subjective and yes, I suspect splitting hairs. I get it and it's not a criticism. For me, I start with a presumption of kindness, I treat people charitably. Whether that continues depends very much on what follows. I think dignity should be a given, always. Compassion usually. But with kindness... Sometimes being kind to X means leaving Y at a disadvantage. It comes down to principles and values. (Y might be you, or someone else) | |||
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"Today is like any other day for me me I always try bye and made everyone feel good about themselves that's why I do a video like that like I've recently done. Also try and send as many messages as I can to make the women feel good and beautiful about themselves this morning ![]() Do you know what Simon even so called nice people can be Seen by some to be dicks.!! T | |||
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"Today is like any other day for me me I always try bye and made everyone feel good about themselves that's why I do a video like that like I've recently done. Also try and send as many messages as I can to make the women feel good and beautiful about themselves this morning ![]() Certainly. Those who matter won't mind and those who mind don't matter | |||
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"I treat others as I would have them treat me - i'm nice to those who are nice in turn and clearly not a dick - indifferent to those I don't like or I perceive as being a dick - i'm a dick to those who treat me that way Simple." I like to find out more about a person before I just " perceive " them to be a dick or not . Everyone writes stuff for a reason and I like to find out more before deriding someone for the odd post . Just my take on that ![]() | |||
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"I treat others as I would have them treat me - i'm nice to those who are nice in turn and clearly not a dick - indifferent to those I don't like or I perceive as being a dick - i'm a dick to those who treat me that way Simple. I like to find out more about a person before I just " perceive " them to be a dick or not . Everyone writes stuff for a reason and I like to find out more before deriding someone for the odd post . Just my take on that ![]() That's the way to do it ![]() | |||
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"I treat others as I would have them treat me - i'm nice to those who are nice in turn and clearly not a dick - indifferent to those I don't like or I perceive as being a dick - i'm a dick to those who treat me that way Simple. I like to find out more about a person before I just " perceive " them to be a dick or not . Everyone writes stuff for a reason and I like to find out more before deriding someone for the odd post . Just my take on that ![]() ![]() ![]() | |||
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" I think unfailing kindness is a mistake that one should not make. There's a place for kindness, a big one, but it's not the only thing to consider when working out how to deal with people. This is rare but I actually disagree with you on this. Being kind doesn't preclude having boundaries, nor does it preclude doing things that others don't like. For the benefit of society it may be necessary to lock people up in prisons but that doesn't mean they can't be treated kindly - even if that does get you nowhere. It may be necessary to remove people from your life, but again, that can be done with kindness and respect, there is no need to say or do unkind things. I do get that this can seem like splitting hairs, but when someone by their own behavoir puts themselves outside your boundaries then enforcing those boundaries isn't unkind, it is necessary - if only out of being kind to yourself. Mr Oh it's very subjective and yes, I suspect splitting hairs. I get it and it's not a criticism. For me, I start with a presumption of kindness, I treat people charitably. Whether that continues depends very much on what follows. I think dignity should be a given, always. Compassion usually. But with kindness... Sometimes being kind to X means leaving Y at a disadvantage. It comes down to principles and values. (Y might be you, or someone else)" True - classic trolley problem right there ![]() | |||
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" I think unfailing kindness is a mistake that one should not make. There's a place for kindness, a big one, but it's not the only thing to consider when working out how to deal with people. This is rare but I actually disagree with you on this. Being kind doesn't preclude having boundaries, nor does it preclude doing things that others don't like. For the benefit of society it may be necessary to lock people up in prisons but that doesn't mean they can't be treated kindly - even if that does get you nowhere. It may be necessary to remove people from your life, but again, that can be done with kindness and respect, there is no need to say or do unkind things. I do get that this can seem like splitting hairs, but when someone by their own behavoir puts themselves outside your boundaries then enforcing those boundaries isn't unkind, it is necessary - if only out of being kind to yourself. Mr Oh it's very subjective and yes, I suspect splitting hairs. I get it and it's not a criticism. For me, I start with a presumption of kindness, I treat people charitably. Whether that continues depends very much on what follows. I think dignity should be a given, always. Compassion usually. But with kindness... Sometimes being kind to X means leaving Y at a disadvantage. It comes down to principles and values. (Y might be you, or someone else) True - classic trolley problem right there ![]() That's it in a nutshell ![]() | |||
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"I’d rather an honest truthful dick that say what they think objectively, than a masked fake dick who says what they think others want to hear it to be seen as sweetness & light ! " This sums it up for me too! ![]() | |||
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"I think sometimes people think that people are being fake when actually they're just people who want to make others smile. I'm an arsehole. To myself. All the time. But I spent a long time being a punching bag for someone and one of the things I ended up taking away from that was that a smile or a kind word from a stranger (or a friend) is sometimes all it takes to change that person's day and possibly even their life. Sounds dramatic and maybe it is, but it's also true. So I choose to continue trying to make people smile. If I'm having a bad day and I let things get to me I might come across as a dickhead but I'll apologise for that as and when it happens. I'm human after all." Many valid points, but sometimes people telling others to be kind and smile, whilst a great sentiment, isn't always helpful to those experiencing difficulties? Of course everyone should make an effort, but its best to concentrate on how you behave as noone knows another's reasons for their conduct? | |||
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"I think sometimes people think that people are being fake when actually they're just people who want to make others smile. I'm an arsehole. To myself. All the time. But I spent a long time being a punching bag for someone and one of the things I ended up taking away from that was that a smile or a kind word from a stranger (or a friend) is sometimes all it takes to change that person's day and possibly even their life. Sounds dramatic and maybe it is, but it's also true. So I choose to continue trying to make people smile. If I'm having a bad day and I let things get to me I might come across as a dickhead but I'll apologise for that as and when it happens. I'm human after all." I loves ya xx | |||
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"I think sometimes people think that people are being fake when actually they're just people who want to make others smile. I'm an arsehole. To myself. All the time. But I spent a long time being a punching bag for someone and one of the things I ended up taking away from that was that a smile or a kind word from a stranger (or a friend) is sometimes all it takes to change that person's day and possibly even their life. Sounds dramatic and maybe it is, but it's also true. So I choose to continue trying to make people smile. If I'm having a bad day and I let things get to me I might come across as a dickhead but I'll apologise for that as and when it happens. I'm human after all. Many valid points, but sometimes people telling others to be kind and smile, whilst a great sentiment, isn't always helpful to those experiencing difficulties? Of course everyone should make an effort, but its best to concentrate on how you behave as noone knows another's reasons for their conduct?" That's exactly what I'm saying though. I'm not saying everyone should be kind and smile, I'm saying that's what I choose to do, and I hope that it makes others' days better too. | |||
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"I think sometimes people think that people are being fake when actually they're just people who want to make others smile. I'm an arsehole. To myself. All the time. But I spent a long time being a punching bag for someone and one of the things I ended up taking away from that was that a smile or a kind word from a stranger (or a friend) is sometimes all it takes to change that person's day and possibly even their life. Sounds dramatic and maybe it is, but it's also true. So I choose to continue trying to make people smile. If I'm having a bad day and I let things get to me I might come across as a dickhead but I'll apologise for that as and when it happens. I'm human after all. I loves ya xx" ![]() | |||
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"I think sometimes people think that people are being fake when actually they're just people who want to make others smile. I'm an arsehole. To myself. All the time. But I spent a long time being a punching bag for someone and one of the things I ended up taking away from that was that a smile or a kind word from a stranger (or a friend) is sometimes all it takes to change that person's day and possibly even their life. Sounds dramatic and maybe it is, but it's also true. So I choose to continue trying to make people smile. If I'm having a bad day and I let things get to me I might come across as a dickhead but I'll apologise for that as and when it happens. I'm human after all. Many valid points, but sometimes people telling others to be kind and smile, whilst a great sentiment, isn't always helpful to those experiencing difficulties? Of course everyone should make an effort, but its best to concentrate on how you behave as noone knows another's reasons for their conduct?" This^ Some folk CAN'T smile and have nothing happy to say, particularly if they're going through a hard time or just having a bad day and dealing with it their own way, so they'll feel shit and excluded when we tell em to be all lovely, and yet they're the ones who actually need the love, innit.... ![]() | |||
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"I think sometimes people think that people are being fake when actually they're just people who want to make others smile. I'm an arsehole. To myself. All the time. But I spent a long time being a punching bag for someone and one of the things I ended up taking away from that was that a smile or a kind word from a stranger (or a friend) is sometimes all it takes to change that person's day and possibly even their life. Sounds dramatic and maybe it is, but it's also true. So I choose to continue trying to make people smile. If I'm having a bad day and I let things get to me I might come across as a dickhead but I'll apologise for that as and when it happens. I'm human after all." It sounds dramatic but it's absolutely true. It can make the difference to someone without you even realising and make their day happier. I'm sorry if you think I was being a dickhead yesterday, I know it came across that way. No point me saying anything else as people on here won't change their opinion. You make a lot of people smile on here. ![]() | |||
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"I think sometimes people think that people are being fake when actually they're just people who want to make others smile. I'm an arsehole. To myself. All the time. But I spent a long time being a punching bag for someone and one of the things I ended up taking away from that was that a smile or a kind word from a stranger (or a friend) is sometimes all it takes to change that person's day and possibly even their life. Sounds dramatic and maybe it is, but it's also true. So I choose to continue trying to make people smile. If I'm having a bad day and I let things get to me I might come across as a dickhead but I'll apologise for that as and when it happens. I'm human after all. It sounds dramatic but it's absolutely true. It can make the difference to someone without you even realising and make their day happier. I'm sorry if you think I was being a dickhead yesterday, I know it came across that way. No point me saying anything else as people on here won't change their opinion. You make a lot of people smile on here. ![]() Thank you. I really appreciate that. ![]() | |||
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"I’d like an operational definition of being a dick. I need to know which specific behaviours are considered being dickish so I can put them on my profile to warn people that I behave in that way from time to time. Seriously kindness is definitely a desirable behaviour and one that I value, but recognise I’m a hypocrite and behave unkindly from time to time. I usually feel shit about it and apologise if I can. I cannot be kind all the time, I’m flawed, but I’ll endeavour to do my best as often as I can. " I’ve also said it before and I’ll say it again, being ‘nice’ was something I did when I was a boy. I was renowned for being ‘such a nice boy’ by my parent’s friends and acquaintances. I stopped being nice in my teenage years. I don’t really do ‘nice’ anymore. | |||
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"There are varying levels of dickness" That's a very close up dick you've got there | |||
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"There are varying levels of dickness That's a very close up dick you've got there" Level 5 | |||
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