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Hello Folks
Like many here, lately I was a victim of sarcastic cheap comments over a thread. Some of them were really abusive and rather offensive.
I prefer to talk about this than simply leave the forum where I have been for so much time and where I have made so many friends.
Therefore...
Say what you mean and mean what you say, but don't say it mean! Many people use sarcasm to express the exact opposite of that they mean. It is common to hear remarks such as, "Glad you could make it ", to someone who arrives late, or "Oh, that's real nice color, to paint your floor!" when someone talks about a dark color of hull. Neither statement is the truth, and both are sarcastic. Sarcasm is now viewed as the simplest form of bullying, because it makes fun of the other person, or is meant to make them uncomfortable in an indirect manner. The word sarcasm originated from the Greek meaning of ripping flesh. When you eliminate sarcasm in your comments, you will see a great improvement in all of Trawler Forum family relationships.
About intolerance, many people believe racial, religious or gender disparities are a major problem in the global world of today. Since our society is made up with various cultures, religions, and ethnic groups, it is bound to be diverse and multicultural. As globalization has sped up by the fast growing technology, the understanding, tolerance, respect and appreciation of each other's culture become an imperative for us to live peacefully as global citizens.
Everyone has a culture and cultures are learned, shared and adapted. Culture is a way of perceiving, believing, evaluating and behaving (Goodnough, 1987). Culture is so much part of us that we do not realize that not everyone shares our culture, its attributes, or its manifestations. Thus, learning about other cultures with their beliefs, values, behaviors, customs and traditions becomes one important step for us to take towards peace and harmony in the world.
Being tolerant is to accept diversity in all its forms and shapes. In this Forum we are a diversity mess of people with the same dreams, and the same love for a certain life style or type of boat.
Let's all respect each other
Rgs
Portuguese
Like many here, lately I was a victim of sarcastic cheap comments over a thread. Some of them were really abusive and rather offensive.
I prefer to talk about this than simply leave the forum where I have been for so much time and where I have made so many friends.
Therefore...
Say what you mean and mean what you say, but don't say it mean! Many people use sarcasm to express the exact opposite of that they mean. It is common to hear remarks such as, "Glad you could make it ", to someone who arrives late, or "Oh, that's real nice color, to paint your floor!" when someone talks about a dark color of hull. Neither statement is the truth, and both are sarcastic. Sarcasm is now viewed as the simplest form of bullying, because it makes fun of the other person, or is meant to make them uncomfortable in an indirect manner. The word sarcasm originated from the Greek meaning of ripping flesh. When you eliminate sarcasm in your comments, you will see a great improvement in all of Trawler Forum family relationships.
About intolerance, many people believe racial, religious or gender disparities are a major problem in the global world of today. Since our society is made up with various cultures, religions, and ethnic groups, it is bound to be diverse and multicultural. As globalization has sped up by the fast growing technology, the understanding, tolerance, respect and appreciation of each other's culture become an imperative for us to live peacefully as global citizens.
Everyone has a culture and cultures are learned, shared and adapted. Culture is a way of perceiving, believing, evaluating and behaving (Goodnough, 1987). Culture is so much part of us that we do not realize that not everyone shares our culture, its attributes, or its manifestations. Thus, learning about other cultures with their beliefs, values, behaviors, customs and traditions becomes one important step for us to take towards peace and harmony in the world.
Being tolerant is to accept diversity in all its forms and shapes. In this Forum we are a diversity mess of people with the same dreams, and the same love for a certain life style or type of boat.
Let's all respect each other
Rgs
Portuguese
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