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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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If you look through the forums or even Facebook and Instagram etc I’ve noticed that there is always someone looking to make a negative view point, whether it’s about the subject or people commenting about it. Has society in general turned us into negative thinking people or is it the world we live in?
I note the irony or some people having a negative view on this post but that’s the debate. |
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There have always been, and always will be, people that often take a negative view of things. The same as there are people that are often optimistic. Personally, I'm firmly in the glass half full camp, and will always look for the positive. I'll openly admit that I have no patience with negative people...you do you, but please do it away from me and don't try to drag me down into your pit of misery. I'm quite sure they don't like my positivity either, but we can be adults and agree to disagree. The world would be rather dull if we were all the same  |
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I think in normal life (not online) people will be mixing with people they know so a healthy debate is possible or if a new acquaintance then the liklihood of a full blown argument is unlikely at that point.
The problem with online is that it gives the platform for people to shout at each other and enforce their entrenched views and then the raging begins.
Life's too short for rage...disagree for good reason by all means but negativity for the sake of it is just damaging. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I have seen it rise more and more with the likes of Facebook and other social media, obviousLy people will have a negative view to someone positive but I feel there are people out there that want to watch the world burn. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Oh god, its absolutely rife on here lately, im not on other socials but the forums used to be brilliant. Theres been a massive influx of members that are ready to jump down your neck.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Does anyone think that the access to information gives a sharp rise in negativity, so people may have access to information but it may be wrong or inaccurate and they take that as gospel and conflict with people who have the correct information. |
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By *ack688Man
over a year ago
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People often have opposing viewpoints, the assumption is then often made that if there’s something you like and feel positive about, that someone disagrees with, that they have a negative attitude, but that doesn’t always necessarily follow, it’s just one that isn’t the same as yours. |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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"People often have opposing viewpoints, the assumption is then often made that if there’s something you like and feel positive about, that someone disagrees with, that they have a negative attitude, but that doesn’t always necessarily follow, it’s just one that isn’t the same as yours. "
Yep, wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment. Someone beautifully put it the other day - we have a rather childish attitude that thinks if we dislike someone/a viewpoint/an attitude it's automatically bad or negative (not saying it can't be here). Rather than not being aligned with our own. You see it on here frequently which is a shame. |
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"People often have opposing viewpoints, the assumption is then often made that if there’s something you like and feel positive about, that someone disagrees with, that they have a negative attitude, but that doesn’t always necessarily follow, it’s just one that isn’t the same as yours.
Yep, wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment. Someone beautifully put it the other day - we have a rather childish attitude that thinks if we dislike someone/a viewpoint/an attitude it's automatically bad or negative (not saying it can't be here). Rather than not being aligned with our own. You see it on here frequently which is a shame."
You’re always so negative. God. I’m such a happy person look how positive I am. Be more like me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"People often have opposing viewpoints, the assumption is then often made that if there’s something you like and feel positive about, that someone disagrees with, that they have a negative attitude, but that doesn’t always necessarily follow, it’s just one that isn’t the same as yours.
Yep, wholeheartedly agree with this sentiment. Someone beautifully put it the other day - we have a rather childish attitude that thinks if we dislike someone/a viewpoint/an attitude it's automatically bad or negative (not saying it can't be here). Rather than not being aligned with our own. You see it on here frequently which is a shame."
Truss. |
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I've always been very positive and seen the best in people but in more recent times I've become cynical because of how I see some people using others.
I don't take things at face value anymore and especially not on here.
It's sad that my first reaction now is to look for an ulterior motive but what is even more sad is that more often than not those ulterior motives exist. |
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There always has been and always will be those that like to moan about anything & everything.
Before SM you only heard those you came into contact with in person, now you hear the world doing it.
Swipe by and ignore |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This has always been the case but now they have access to people all around the world that fuel their narrative. Hate attracts hate, misery loves company and social media is one of the most toxic things we have that's why I don't have any. |
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