Why do people melt down
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From: Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
RE: Why do people melt down
I agree with the above posts that people online are the same as people in cars; they are insulated from their actions. Also, they don't feel any connection to the person they are interacting with. You can't see the face of the person you're communicating with. If they are hurt or angry, you can't tell. Then, if you write something insensitive, they may react poorly. It wouldn' happen face to face because there would be other cues to letyou know to lighten up.
Also, bluntness isn't always an attribute. Compassion and understanding and tolerance go a long way in making the world a better place. Telling someone that they're ugly may be true, but it isn't necessary and it isn't kind.
Also, bluntness isn't always an attribute. Compassion and understanding and tolerance go a long way in making the world a better place. Telling someone that they're ugly may be true, but it isn't necessary and it isn't kind.
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From: Dalton, GA
RE: Why do people melt down
ORIGINAL: Griffin
I agree with the above posts that people online are the same as people in cars; they are insulated from their actions. Also, they don't feel any connection to the person they are interacting with. You can't see the face of the person you're communicating with. If they are hurt or angry, you can't tell. Then, if you write something insensitive, they may react poorly. It wouldn' happen face to face because there would be other cues to letyou know to lighten up.
Also, bluntness isn't always an attribute. Compassion and understanding and tolerance go a long way in making the world a better place. Telling someone that they're ugly may be true, but it isn't necessary and it isn't kind.
I agree with the above posts that people online are the same as people in cars; they are insulated from their actions. Also, they don't feel any connection to the person they are interacting with. You can't see the face of the person you're communicating with. If they are hurt or angry, you can't tell. Then, if you write something insensitive, they may react poorly. It wouldn' happen face to face because there would be other cues to letyou know to lighten up.
Also, bluntness isn't always an attribute. Compassion and understanding and tolerance go a long way in making the world a better place. Telling someone that they're ugly may be true, but it isn't necessary and it isn't kind.
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From: Newcastle, N.S.W. Australia
RE: Why do people melt down
Its all to easy to misinterpret wot is said on the net & take offense. No facial expression or body language to interpret, people from different part of the world/language & the ability to express yourself using a keyboard & lets face it, wot sort of stick life gives you day to day.
I've had the odd occasion to be a mite peeved over a post, but I'm thick skinned enough to cope with it (I have been married 3 times after all).
I've had the odd occasion to be a mite peeved over a post, but I'm thick skinned enough to cope with it (I have been married 3 times after all).
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From: Dalton, GA
RE: Why do people melt down
ORIGINAL: dwschultzy
no...I was..
Thanks for noticing though....now my feeling is hurt
ORIGINAL: PlayfulGod
missed me? was I gone??? lol
missed me? was I gone??? lol
Thanks for noticing though....now my feeling is hurt
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From: Columbus, OH
RE: Why do people melt down
Yeah. I got worried about dwschultzytonight and had to send him a text message to make sure he is still alive since nobody's heard from the guy in months. Sure enough, he's still alive and talking more **** then ever. 
Sorry for bringing him back from the dead everyone.
Sorry for bringing him back from the dead everyone.