Thank you, quinneaker. I appreciate your mature viewpoint.
"While there is obviously some misunderstandings and some hurt feelings in this thread I do feel that it is a very healthy discussion/exploration. So thanks for starting that."
I don't mind being a lightning rod anymore. People stopped flagging me for my opinions when they:
- Saw I got some SP in my wallet.
- Realized all their objections were textbook fallacies.
"It is a two way street and a truly healthy relationship requires 200%."
You said it. Often even that isn't enough to halt the "slings and arrows of outrageous fortune" we all must deal with.
Yes well I am sure we both know that people are fragile, judgmental and scared of change/difference/unknown.
In truth most people just accepted that its "not ok" to talk about politics, religion etc etc because its inappropriate and guaranteed to get peoples feelings hurt.
Yet this is all the more reason that we need more discussions. People are so stuck in their ways, that once there is a challenge to it people get offended, angry, scared, upset etc.
It sure would be nice if we could have discussions with objective perspectives and exchange. Alas it seem almost impossible for humans.
I know what its like to have people judge me, condemn me want to change or destroy me. Its part of what a revolutionary has to go through.
I for one will deal with the cognitive dissonance and arrogant judgments to be able to be as liberated and alive as I am. Then when I help someone else awaken its a super bonus which makes it all so worth while.
If you ever need someone to have a conscious and responsible conversation with, let me know.
Blessings~*~
Fully upvoted for complete agreement!
Wow thank you for that!
Very honorable of you and SOOO SOO rare!
I make comments regularly that are very relevant and valuable and yet it is so rare for it to be honored and respected.
I can see that you really care about the truth, even when its an "inconvenient truth" or as I like to say "uncomfortable truth"
You are setting an example we need a LOT more of in this community which is DISCUSSION! Discussion is the real importance for human evolution and the comments are SOOOOOOO lacking here on Steemit.
I have noticed that you are VERY engaged in comments and if I had more time I would probably follow your comments threads to see what you are poking at. Yet I am already so over busy I just find you from time to time.
However I can remember on multiple occasions where I comment on one of your comments and say something to the likes of. This is a comment that we need to see a lot more of and thanks for contributing REAL thought and discussion to this community.
So anyways I could go on and on but I hope you get my point.
Respect~*~
"I make comments regularly that are very relevant and valuable and yet it is so rare for it to be honored and respected."
Mining value in the comments is one of my favorite activities on Steemit. They are vastly overlooked and some of the best discussion happens there. I only with I had more VP.
You might want to check out the @CommentWealth project, if you haven't.
"You are setting an example we need a LOT more of in this community which is DISCUSSION! Discussion is the real importance for human evolution and the comments are SOOOOOOO lacking here on Steemit."
It's unfortunate, but not surprising. Much of the comments are either spam or some form of either begging or sycophancy. It sort of makes sense to do that when you start out (the sycophanting, I mean), but there are so few genuine discussions.
I think this is probably because the rewards for commenting are much harder to quantify. I have observed that I get far fewer payouts from putting work into the comments, relative to making those thoughts a blog post. You can see this effect if you compare your votes to your views - usually the former is significantly higher. However, I do get a lot more followers from comments than I do from posting (from what I can tell).
"I have noticed that you are VERY engaged in comments and if I had more time I would probably follow your comments threads to see what you are poking at. Yet I am already so over busy I just find you from time to time."
I know what you mean. I am unable to keep up with my replies, and totally ignoring my feed at this point. I am being pulled in many different directions with these collaboration projects and even treating Steemit like a 50+ hour a week job, I am not getting everything done I want to.
"So anyways I could go on and on but I hope you get my point."
I do, thank you!
Yes I totally agree and I know you discuss this a lot and rightfully so. I do also as we'll as many other taboo topics people ignore....
All we can do is keep doing what we believe is important and then at least we feel fulfilled within our selfs. Its nice to be "paid" for what our ideals are, yet its MORE important to have ideals and live up to them regardless of being paid!
And HEY look here! Some angel with good sense gave you a REALLY nice up vote for the comment as you deserve!
At least there are some out there who are paying attention and supporting a valuable discussion culture here on Steemit!
Good on you @nikez452
Thanks Quinn.
See you at the next "controversy".
hahahaha yea ;-)>
Keep being real and authentic. Controversy is important and healthy especially when you can keep it rational. People have a lot to learn about life and the infinite variables of it. You push a lot of boundaries but also provide opportunities for new perspective.
There won't be a time when everyone agrees so disagreement and unfortunately judgement/ridicule will continue on. Though its important to stick to your ideals as that is how you can inspire the ones who are ready.
Blessings Brother~*~