The difference I see, here, is that (in your example) you are doing something intentionally, as an attempt to chastise someone; you are doing such, on purpose. Just because someone holds a different opinion than yours, does not mean they should be restricted from expressing it in your presence. Everyone has the freedom of choice.
I respect the right to hold a different opinion. However at the time this incidence occured. The way it came across was that I was being told off by a loud conversation within my earshot instead of to my face in an attempt to chastise me and I was very insulted.
Also I have been at Sanctuary many times and seen other people as well as myself get their throat jumped down for holding a different opinion than the majority of the group, esp. with the recent election. I try to keep my opinions to myself most of the time or give the impression that I agree with everyone so that I don't get bitched at.
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regna
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Date: 2004-12-02 02:17 pm (UTC)I respect the right to hold a different opinion. However at the time this incidence occured. The way it came across was that I was being told off by a loud conversation within my earshot instead of to my face in an attempt to chastise me and I was very insulted.
Also I have been at Sanctuary many times and seen other people as well as myself get their throat jumped down for holding a different opinion than the majority of the group, esp. with the recent election. I try to keep my opinions to myself most of the time or give the impression that I agree with everyone so that I don't get bitched at.