(08-29-2015, 02:19 PM)Jade Wrote: You do realize that this is the same argument I am presenting you. While I disagree with your actions, I'm not directly attacking you. It is the EXACT same thing but you constantly refuse to acknowledge that.
No it's not. I have never said to any of the meat-eaters: "I think you are a monster for eating meat!" whereas you have said "Monica YOU are being xyz" You singled me out. I never singled anyone out. Big difference.
Plus, meat is the topic here! If you want to discuss communication styles in a generic way, without singling anyone out, then start a thread exploring the topic of how to be polite while disagreeing in a volatile discussion on a internet forum.
(08-29-2015, 02:19 PM)Jade Wrote: "I respect you, but I don't respect your choices." You do realize that is double-speak and contradicting? Respect and acceptance is meant to be applied towards all, not just cherry picked.
Acceptance doesn't mean that we pretend it's ok to enslave/torture/rape/kill others. Again, if we were talking about human victims, no one would be complaining that we weren't 'accepting and respecting' the oppressors.
(08-29-2015, 02:19 PM)Jade Wrote: Disagreement =/= disrespect, but saying "I don't respect x" does = disrespect.
No, it's not the same at all. Again, Meat is the TOPIC here. We can talk about what we think about eating meat all day long. If anyone wants to take that personally, that is their choice.
Talking about how someone communicates on an internet forum is bringing up an entirely different topic.
Furthermore, talking about how a certain person communicates, instead of communication in general, is making it personal.
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