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The day before you posted this thread AW, I was thinking the same thing and wondering what thread to discuss my concerns in.
I totally agree that one of the things making CC less fun is people who see the internet as one big virtual pissing contest.
Its so rampant on other sites that I come here to get away from it.
I will admit I probably am guilty of this at times too, but I at least try to be open minded, and I try to communicate to each person I talk to in threads. And my main motivation in coming here is to learn about myself and the world.
Like Wyote says, there is so much cool information on here. And its a great shame its such a small part of the internet, and most people are off on other sites because those sites stroke their egos better than CC does.
The internet is flooded with vanity sites and people's little piece of cyberspace which makes them feel famous.
"Look at me! Look at me! Here's a picture of me with my top off! And I can call people retarded to come across as intellectual, and accuse people of living in their Mom's basement to feel better about myself!"
But on CC, the way I look or how much money I make or wether Im a member of mensa is not what gives me a sense of belonging. Its wether I can talk to other members as equals and take what they have to say onboard, and add something to the discussion which might actually make sense and help them.
And after a couple of years here Im starting to be able to tell when new members dont fit in and wont last long.
They tend to be more about themselves and their achievements and trying hard to sound intellectual. And they dont really have any desire to learn anything or to grow as people- only to tell you their narrow minded opinions on everything. Its all about their ego and nothing else. They talk to you and not with you.
Because the internet gives everyone a voice it has become so popular. Everyone gets to have their say, to talk about themselves, to have an audience, to be listened to.
But if that's all people want, then they should just stick to MySpace. And if they feel the need for shallow minded debate and petty name-calling as a means to get their point across- then they should go to the comments section on YouTube.
I really like not having to deal with people like that when I come here, and Ive gotten to really like the main members who post here regularly. I respect their opinions and thoughts.
So any new member who reads this thread... please be aware that most people who come here regularly, come here with open minds and the ability to communicate on an equal level. And in order to fit in you should also try to do the same.
Communicate. Don't pontificate.
"When I was a child I flew! Then as an adult- I watched others soar."
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