Guest guest Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 rawfood , ardee-ann@w... wrote: >Do folks on this list ever get tired of sniping at each other? >Sure...there are supportive posts...there are educational exchanges >and bon mots of wisdom but there is a difference in teaching and in >attacking...I am seeing too much of the latter. Hi Ardee, I'm not sure what messages and/or members you're referring to, but I can feel the frustration in your post. I'd like to say that I agree with some of the points you've made. However, please understand, that there will be confrontational people in all walks of life. Raw veganism is no exception. When I first visited the groups I have to admit that I noticed an egotistical tone in a few messages as well, but the reality is that each one of us has full control over how we react to a particular response. I've learned to take what benefits me and leave the rest. If a particular member or message offends you, simply skip over it. In a few groups there are certain members I felt were aggressive and confrontational. Thus, I simply don't click and open messages by those members. This avoids feeling the need to respond. Silence says much more than a tit for tat debate. The reality is that MOST raw foodists are positive, patient, and helpful. There are 900+ members in this group. A handful of confrontational members do not reflect the majority. That is a fact. Although there are aggressive members who may speak the loudest giving the impression that they're opinions are more important, their aggressive messages also make it easier to read between the lines. Though many may have tons of book knowledge concerning raw foods, character can not be taught. It's very easy to study and repeat what one has read in a group. But the reality is that unless we have seen each individual we have no way of knowing if they speak from genuine experience, are living the words they speak, or are simply here posting to irritate others. I firmly believe that our emotions and attitude reflect our chemistry. Thus, another reason I take with a grain of salt the advice by those who seem confrontational. What's god for their system may not work for my own. Long story short, I wouldn't stress over it...it's a waste of time and energy. Lili Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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