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THE VIRUS 2020 - the good, the bad, and the ugly

Affable said:
Agreed. It is kind of confusing the mixed messaging I am getting as well.



Times have changed. I am more hated these days which must mean I may be doing something wrong but idk what?
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Yes it was six years ago. That's a long time. Hopefully covid won't be around for that long.
 
Affable said:
I think this is where the distinction needs to me made. I am just pointing out an observation. People read it and think I am bullying or shaming them by making that observation when I make that observation… Seems to happen here a lot where I am misinterpreted.

I agree that you can like whatever you want on here. Go ahead but I am also free to post my observations without being misinterpreted.
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Communication is a two way thing - both parties in a conversation need to work together, to make sure both are conveying messages that is being understood, and listening to what is being said and is understanding the message and responding to it.. Both parties need to make sure this is happening, and if one side is feeling the message is not being understood and they want that clarified they may need to change how they are conveying the message to help someone to understand it.

You seem like you can be a bit similar to me at times where your first reaction can be to get defensive/bite back if someone has said something that you find hurtful. But sometimes its better to actually try and talk things through and see if the two people can try and understand each other even if they don't agree. I know with you I have found the conversations a lot more satisfying and interesting if I have tried not to bite back if my post was misinterpreted and keep chatting to hopefully be better understood it has been better than just getting snarky at each other. (although I know I am not perfect at that yet!) It is a challenging thing to do when someone may be frustrating you, but the conversation is worthwhile. I am enjoying learning more about Covid from a different perspective through you - challenging my thoughts and perspectives.
 
Columbo said:
@Isee am I a terrible person or at least not nice?
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No you are not a terrible person either. You try to pretend you are not nice because you think thats what someone wants you to be. You just need to be true to who you are, and what you believe. An authentic Columbo will be more respected than one that is trying to be someone he is not.
 
Noo, I want to be awful. Oh well whatever. Anyway I don't care what that someone thinks anymore considering they are a catfish.


Anyway I'm the most authentic person here imo. Maybe too authentic.
 
Isee said:
Communication is a two way thing - both parties in a conversation need to work together, to make sure both are conveying messages that is being understood, and listening to what is being said and is understanding the message and responding to it.. Both parties need to make sure this is happening, and if one side is feeling the message is not being understood and they want that clarified they may need to change how they are conveying the message to help someone to understand it.

You seem like you can be a bit similar to me at times where your first reaction can be to get defensive/bite back if someone has said something that you find hurtful. But sometimes its better to actually try and talk things through and see if the two people can try and understand each other even if they don't agree. I know with you I have found the conversations a lot more satisfying and interesting if I have tried not to bite back if my post was misinterpreted and keep chatting to hopefully be better understood it has been better than just getting snarky at each other. (although I know I am not perfect at that yet!) It is a challenging thing to do when someone may be frustrating you, but the conversation is worthwhile. I am enjoying learning more about Covid from a different perspective through you - challenging my thoughts and perspectives.
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I actually agree with all of this.

One of the things I am really working on at the moment is biting my tongue on stuff I don’t agree with and moving on from it. I think at times I am misunderstood but I also feel at times I misunderstand you and others on here so I agree with the communication is 2 ways analogy.

Another thing I am trying to work on is trying to take posts in a different context. Sometimes I can see them as negative but I can also see a different side to them. As I have said before, it is hard for me to read tone on here.

Glad we had this chat thought. I don’t want you to feel like that I am arguing your views because that is not what I am about. I am about presenting a variety of views (particularly ones not presented on here). I understand everyone has their views and I respect that and don’t argue with their views. We all have our own opinions and views on things and I don’t seek to argue or change anyone’s views. Hopefully that is the same with everyone else. If it has come across that I am arguing the views, just know that is not the case. 😂
 
Affable said:
I actually agree with all of this.

One of the things I am really working on at the moment is biting my tongue on stuff I don’t agree with and moving on from it. I think at times I am misunderstood but I also feel at times I misunderstand you and others on here so I agree with the communication is 2 ways analogy.

Another thing I am trying to work on is trying to take posts in a different context. Sometimes I can see them as negative but I can also see a different side to them. As I have said before, it is hard for me to read tone on here.

Glad we had this chat thought. I don’t want you to feel like that I am arguing your views because that is not what I am about. I am about presenting a variety of views (particularly ones not presented on here). I understand everyone has their views and I respect that and don’t argue with their views. We all have our own opinions and views on things and I don’t seek to argue or change anyone’s views. Hopefully that is the same with everyone else. If it has come across that I am arguing the views, just know that is not the case. 😂
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I often bite my tongue here.
 
up_all_night said:
What kind of topics would you like me to cover?
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The artistic brilliance of Tina arena

The legacy of Tina Arena

Ranking and reviewing each Tina Arena song and its place in history

Catfishing

Covid stuff

Dan Andrews stuff

Press Gang and why it should be released on Blu ray

Why Lynda Day is the greatest fictional character of all time

Real housewives and the decline of intellectualism.

Analysing each Agatha Christie mystery book. In depth.

Top fifty tv shows.

Toastmasters
 
@Affable please put me on ignore and don't bother mentioning my name again. My voting intentions are none of your business, and I am perfectly entitled to air my views on this forum just like anyone else. Not sure why you seem to feel otherwise.

In addition I have no affiliation with @rj90, @wd40 or @wfsm. No idea what you are on about in that regard.
 
timmy said:
@Affable please put me on ignore and don't bother mentioning my name again. My voting intentions are none of your business, and I am perfectly entitled to air my views on this forum just like anyone else. Not sure why you seem to feel otherwise.

In addition I have no affiliation with @rj90, @wd40 or @wfsm. No idea what you are on about in that regard.
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1. Never asked for your voting intentions. I don’t really care what you think either. The only person who I asked I believe was Isee yesterday.

2. Never told you not to voice your opinions and views. Unsure why you think I feel otherwise or where you got that idea from.
 
Affable said:
1. Never asked for your voting intentions. I don’t really care what you think either. The only person who I asked I believe was Isee yesterday.

2. Never told you not to voice your opinions and views. Unsure why you think I feel otherwise or where you got that idea from.
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Why are you trying to link me to @rj90 ?
 
I hope people don't forget the evil brutality of the police. This is much bigger than covid. This concerns the future of us all. Because thanks to dictator Dan the soul of humanity has been destroyed by him and his corrupt ways.
 
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