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Originally Posted by UGAalum94
(I'm using generic "you" here)
If you were someone I saw everyday, especially if you were someone that I saw everyday and liked, I wouldn't jump as readily to criticize your political or social opinions, especially without more regard for how I expressed my disagreement.
Since this forum exists for us to talk and debate about stuff, I assume that people are interested in debate and might even enjoy disagreement for the sake of teasing out and strengthening their own opinions.
I don't think I've ever said anything I'd be completely ashamed of online or anything (well, if I thought long enough, I'm sure I could think of something), but sometimes I post without considering things as much as I would if I were sending out a neighborhood newsletter.
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I really appreciate your explanation and I thank you for it. I do agree that when we are with friends, we are careful not to overtly express our disagreements with their opinions. But what about the opposite, when a "friend" happens to be the ONLY representation of {insert your ethnic group here}... What about someone who is biracial or multiracial? And someone says something ignorant about XYZ person? When do I take this as "real"? Just asking?
And while people strengthen their own personal opinions, some people gain great insights and CHANGE their opinions!!!
How can THAT happen on a message board? WOW!!! Moreover, this might be the ONLY place that some of people interact with someone of another ethnic group... Shocking, but true. So rather than us blasting each other, how do you think we can approach a more "shared" experience?
Sorry, for the length, starting watching "Freedom Writers"...