Yorick |
04-16-2002 12:00 PM |
Quote:
Originally posted by Neb:
Yorick, I will speak my opinions when I want to. But I do realize that that post was a bit insulting. But to clarify, I do NOT dislike fat or overweight people. Beyond a certain limit, there is some point where it just gets on my nerves that people let themselves become that huge. Sorry, that's my opinion, if you don't like it you can just leave. Noone's stopping you.
|
Neb, I didn't say it offended me. I'm not overweight. I said it may have hurt people on the board. Just be mindful of that. Yes it was pretty insulting, and I'd hate to have others leave as a result.
More importantly I'd hate their own self esteem to be damaged. Some of the most wonderful, friendly, funloving people are included in your broad brushstrokes Neb. Hopefully it'll be like water off a ducks back for them though.
I try and act as though those I'm speaking to are in the room with me. Would you really speak your mind so openly if a girl who fit your description was present? What if she ran from the room in tears? How would that make you feel?
Even better what if it were you? Would you want someone saying similar things about you.
"I don't mind Northern Europeans, I'm a little Teutonic myself. What I really can't stand is those inbred Lego-loving Danes. They're so emotionally repressed... oh I'm sorry it's just my opinion"
This is just an example of course, but how would it feel?
Anyhow, no worries. Have a good afternoon/evening mate. [img]smile.gif[/img]
|